Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mazda CX-8
The Mazda CX-8 and Hyundai Santa Fe are premium seven-seat SUVs for families who want three rows with a more upmarket feel than the value brands offer. Both deliver space, refinement and strong safety.
The CX-8 trades on Mazda’s classy interior, smooth diesel options and car-like handling. The Santa Fe answers with bold styling, a tech-rich cabin, generous equipment and Hyundai’s long warranty.
Bottom line: Pick the CX-8 for premium feel and driving polish; pick the Santa Fe for equipment, styling and warranty.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 225,000 | RM 165,360 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | 114 | 130 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,598 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 177 hp | 192 hp |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed Automatic | SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.9 L/100km |
| Electric range | — | — |
| CO2 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm | 2,930 mm |
| Boot | 628 L | 209 L |
| Fuel tank | 67 L | 72 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | — |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8 yrs | 5 yrs |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 830 |



