In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-60 when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time on research.
The Honda HR-V OTR price 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 Mazda CX-60 OTR price 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 the Honda HR-V is indeed RM 84,610 cheaper than the Mazda CX-60. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, note that those cheaper few thousand might involve compromises on features, depending on your needs.

The Honda HR-V is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
The Mazda CX-60 is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Mazda CX-60's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 hp more than the Honda HR-V's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel lack of power.

The Honda HR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
The Mazda CX-60's safety rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense Pro.
In terms of safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) on the Honda HR-V and i-Activsense Pro on the Mazda CX-60 have some functional differences. If you value active safety highly, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.

The Honda HR-V uses FWD drive mode.
The Mazda CX-60 uses FWD drive mode.
Both cars use the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience won't differ much.

The Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-60 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, prioritize the one with a better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

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