Verdict
The RM12,060 gap separates two mechanically identical 2.0-litre front-wheel-drive Mazdas: both make 162 hp and 213 Nm through a six-speed automatic. The CX-5 is the more family-minded choice, measuring 155 mm longer with a 45 mm longer wheelbase, 442-litre boot, rear air vents and dual-zone climate control. Yet the CX-30 counters with seven airbags, a head-up display, sunroof and 8.8-inch eight-speaker infotainment. For a Malaysian buyer who needs back-seat convenience and a little more luggage room, the CX-5 justifies its extra cost; otherwise, the CX-30 is the sharper-value buy.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you want to save RM12,060 while getting seven airbags, a sunroof, head-up display and 8.8-inch eight-speaker infotainment.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 if rear-passenger comfort, a 442-litre boot, rear air vents and dual-zone climate control matter more than the RM12,060 saving.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-30 RM122,409; Mazda CX-5 RM134,469.
- Dimensions: Mazda CX-30 4,395 mm long with a 2,655 mm wheelbase; Mazda CX-5 4,550 mm and 2,700 mm.
- Boot space: Mazda CX-30 430 litres; Mazda CX-5 442 litres.
- Kerb weight: Mazda CX-30 1,441 kg; Mazda CX-5 1,588 kg.
- Airbags: Mazda CX-30 seven; Mazda CX-5 six.
- Climate control: Mazda CX-30 manual air-con with no rear vents; Mazda CX-5 dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents.
CX-30
- RM12,060 less than the CX-5.
- Seven airbags and all-seat seatbelt reminders.
- Sunroof, head-up display and 8.8-inch eight-speaker infotainment.
- 430-litre boot is 12 litres smaller than the CX-5's.
- Manual air-con has no rear vents.
- No rear parking sensors or folding wing mirrors.
CX-5
- 442-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Dual-zone automatic climate control and rear air vents.
- Rear parking sensors, navigation, wireless phone integration and a wireless charger.
- Costs RM12,060 more despite the same 162 hp and 213 Nm 2.0-litre powertrain.
- Six airbags versus the CX-30's seven.
- No sunroof or head-up display.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM122,409✓ | RM134,469 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 162 hp at 6,000 rpm | 162 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83.5 mm × 91.2 mm | 83.5 mm × 91.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | SkyActiv-Drive with Manual Shift and Sport mode |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 10.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h✓ | 176 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,395 mm | 4,550 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm | 1,675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,655 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,441 kg | 1,588 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 56 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 442 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R16 | 225/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R16 | 225/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control Plus | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Emergency Stop Signal | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 4 USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 8.0" Display Audio Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | 7" TFT LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service | — |
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.
Used CX-30 & CX-5 for sale
CX-30 vs CX-5 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-30 or Mazda CX-5 better?
The CX-5 is better for family use, with a 442-litre boot, rear air vents, dual-zone climate control and a longer 2,700 mm wheelbase. The CX-30 is better value if those gains do not justify paying RM12,060 more.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-5 costs RM134,469 and the Mazda CX-30 costs RM122,409, so the difference is RM12,060.
Do the Mazda CX-30 and Mazda CX-5 have the same engine?
Yes. Both use a 1,998 cc naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine producing 162 hp at 6,000 rpm and 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm, driving the front wheels through a six-speed automatic.
