Choosing Honda HR-V or Mazda CX-60? Analysis from Five Aspects

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-60 when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.

Price and Versions

The OTR price for Honda HR-V in Malaysia is RM 115,900 - 143,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 1.5L RS (RM 143,900), 2026 1.5T V (RM 137,900), 2026 1.5T E (RM 130,900), etc.

The OTR price for Mazda CX-60 in Malaysia is RM 200,510 - 252,873, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 3.3T 4WD High Plus (RM 252,873), 2025 2.5L 2WD High (RM 200,510), etc.

From a price perspective, the starting price of Honda HR-V is indeed RM 84,610 cheaper than Mazda CX-60. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version already meets daily needs. But note that saving a few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Honda HR-V is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Mazda CX-60 is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, the 2.0L 4-cyl of Mazda CX-60 has 30 more horsepower than the 1.5L Turbo of Honda HR-V. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel underpowered.

Safety Features

Honda HR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).

Mazda CX-60's safety rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense Pro.

Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, Honda HR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and Mazda CX-60's i-Activsense Pro have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety highly, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.

Features and Technology

Honda HR-V uses FWD drive mode.

Mazda CX-60 uses FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not differ too much.

Conclusion

Overall, Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-60 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose ultimately depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several car dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending some time doing research will never go wrong.