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2023 Haval H6 vs 2025 Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Haval H6
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Mazda CX-5
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2023 Haval
H6
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2025 Mazda
CX-5
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 GWM Haval H6 GT reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Haval H6 ULTRA (4WD)
Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
60L - 61L
312 to 506 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$36,740 - $55,150
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Generous interior space
- Strong ownership case
- Heaps of tech and safety gear
Misses
- Media controls are fiddly
- Not a massive boot
- Unenticing to drive
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gutsy turbo engine
- Plush interior
- Cheaper than key rivals
Misses
- Very thirsty
- Steep servicing costs
- Gearbox a bit lacklustre
Colours Available
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
Comparison
Reviews
2025 GWM Haval H6 GT review
New badges and price point make it better value than it already was – but some elements of this coupe SUV still frustrate the keener driver.
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Matt Campbell
2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera review
The turbocharged engine in the CX-5 Akera brings a bit more life to Mazda's popular mid-size SUV, but it probably isn't the best choice.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 1998 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW - 179kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 530Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 84.7 - 94.6 | 91.2 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
