Verdict
The Xpeng G6 costs RM8,562 less than the Mazda CX-5, yet brings 248 hp, 440 Nm and a 68.5-kWh battery with 480 km of range. Its 382-kW DC charging capability and RM240 annual road tax make the stronger day-to-day case for a Malaysian able to charge regularly. The CX-5 answers with a lighter 1,654-kg kerb weight, a 2.5-litre petrol engine, space-saver spare and a 360-degree camera with head-up display. Choose the Mazda if petrol refuelling and its extra driver aids matter more than EV running costs and outright torque.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 if you want petrol refuelling, a 360-degree camera and head-up display, plus a 461-kg lighter SUV.
Pick the Xpeng G6 if you can charge at home or work and want 480 km of EV range, 440 Nm and RM590 lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-5 RM168,510; Xpeng G6 RM159,948.
- Power and torque: CX-5 185 hp and 257 Nm; G6 248 hp and 440 Nm.
- Annual road tax: CX-5 RM830; G6 RM240.
- Length and wheelbase: CX-5 4,690 mm and 2,815 mm; G6 4,758 mm and 2,890 mm.
- Kerb weight: CX-5 1,654 kg; G6 2,115 kg.
- Driveline: CX-5 front-wheel drive; G6 rear-wheel drive.
CX-5
- 461 kg lighter than the G6.
- 360-degree view monitor and head-up display.
- Space-saver spare tyre included.
- Costs RM8,562 more and has RM830 annual road tax versus RM240.
- 185 hp and 257 Nm trail the G6's 248 hp and 440 Nm.
- No panoramic glass roof or auto parking.
G6
- 480-km EV range from a 68.5-kWh battery.
- 382-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L.
- 571-litre boot, panoramic glass roof and auto parking.
- 461 kg heavier than the CX-5.
- No head-up display or 360-degree view monitor.
- No listed spare tyre, while the CX-5 includes a space-saver.
What the CX-5 has over the G6
What the G6 has over the CX-5
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The G6's wheelbase is 75 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The G6 is 60 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM168,510 | RM159,948✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM240✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,720/mo | RM1,635/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,728 | RM4,406✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM3,025 | RM1,268✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM15.12 | RM6.34✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM42,915 | RM29,573✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 6.2 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 15 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC 16-Valve with VVT and i-Stop, Direct Injection | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 185 hp | — |
| Torque | 257 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 89.0 mm × 100.0 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 248 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 68.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 382 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed EAT (SKYACTIV-Drive) | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.94 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 187 km/h | 202 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,758 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | 1,654 kg | 2,115 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 571 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver (T155/80 R17) | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Maxxis Waltz MS2 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | 26 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 18 inch | 16 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 14 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys (Black Metallic) | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Electronic Power Assisted (EPAS) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Knee) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 3-point All Seats, Front with Pretensioners and Load Limiters | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | 2nd Row with Top Tethers | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Smart Brake Support (Front, Rear, Turn-Across Traffic, Intersection, Front/Rear Crossing) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA), Vehicle Exit Warning, Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK), Driver Attention Alert (DAA), Driver Monitoring (DM), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Hill Launch Assist, Auto Hold, Walk-Away Lock | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED (ALH) with Signature Illumination, Auto Levelling | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination with Signature Illumination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Driver Seat with Memory, 6-way Power Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Reclining | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | None | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12V, USB-C Front and Rear, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | LED Map, Overhead and Luggage Lights, Front Footlamps, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.9" Touchscreen with Voice Recognition, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-Speaker BOSE Sound System | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All Windows, One-touch Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, Walk Away Lock, Auto Door Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop & Go, Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Tailgate | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | Conventional | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Head-up Display, 360-degree View Monitor with See-Through View, Wireless Phone Charger, Power Tailgate, 10-way Power Driver Seat with Memory, 6-way Power Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats, Dual-zone Auto Air Conditioning with Rear Vents, Frameless Auto-dimming Rear View Mirror, G-Vectoring Control Plus | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 120,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Complimentary scheduled maintenance including parts, lubricants and labour | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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CX-5 vs G6 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-5 or Xpeng G6 better?
The Xpeng G6 is the stronger buy for regular charging: it is cheaper, has 480 km of range, 440 Nm and far lower road tax. The Mazda CX-5 suits buyers who need petrol refuelling, a spare tyre, head-up display and 360-degree camera.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng G6 costs RM159,948, which is RM8,562 less than the Mazda CX-5 at RM168,510.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Xpeng G6 costs RM240 a year in road tax, RM590 less than the Mazda CX-5's RM830 annual bill.
How long does charging take?
The G6's 68.5 kWh battery takes about 6.2 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 15 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 382 kW peak.