Verdict
The Mazda CX-30 costs RM122,409 to the MG HS’s RM129,900, a RM7,491 saving that matters when both are five-seat C-segment SUVs. Its 162 hp 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine narrowly beats the HS’s 160 hp turbo, but the MG has the more useful 250 Nm against 213 Nm. The HS is also 179 mm longer, carries 463 litres of luggage to the Mazda’s 430, and brings rear air vents, a panoramic glass roof and powered driver’s seat. Yet the CX-30 has seven airbags, a 6.4 L/100 km rating and RM439 annual road tax versus RM120 for the MG.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you want the lower RM122,409 entry price, seven airbags and a stated 6.4 L/100 km fuel-consumption figure.
Pick the MG HS if you need more cabin and boot space, 250 Nm of turbo torque, and family-use kit such as rear air vents.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-30 RM122,409; MG HS RM129,900.
- Torque: Mazda CX-30 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm; MG HS 250 Nm at 4,400 rpm.
- Boot space: Mazda CX-30 430 litres; MG HS 463 litres.
- Length: Mazda CX-30 4,395 mm; MG HS 4,574 mm.
- Airbags: Mazda CX-30 seven; MG HS six.
- Annual road tax: Mazda CX-30 RM439; MG HS RM120.
CX-30
- RM7,491 cheaper to buy.
- Seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag.
- Rated at 6.4 L/100 km and gets a powered tailgate.
- Smaller 430-litre boot versus the MG HS’s 463 litres.
- 213 Nm trails the MG HS’s 250 Nm.
- Manual air-con and no rear air vents.
HS
- 250 Nm from its 1.5-litre turbo engine.
- 463-litre boot and 2,720 mm wheelbase.
- Panoramic glass roof, rear air vents and powered driver’s seat.
- Costs RM7,491 more.
- Six airbags versus seven in the Mazda CX-30.
- No rated fuel-consumption figure is stated.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM122,409✓ | RM129,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,490 cc |
| Horsepower | 162 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 160 hp at 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 250 Nm at 4,400 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83.5 mm × 91.2 mm | 74 mm × 86.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | 7-speed, Twin-clutch Transmission |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,395 mm | 4,574 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,876 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm | 1,664 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,655 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 1,441 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 463 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 | Maxxis Bravo HPM5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| 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 On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| 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 | Powered Driver Seat, Manual Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC vents |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 4 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| 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 | Manual Operation |
| 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service | 7 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain |
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 & HS for sale
CX-30 vs HS FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-30 or MG HS better?
The MG HS is better for space, torque and family equipment, with a 463-litre boot, 250 Nm and rear air vents. The Mazda CX-30 is the sharper value case if seven airbags, a stated 6.4 L/100 km rating and a lower purchase price matter more.
What is the price difference?
The MG HS costs RM7,491 more than the Mazda CX-30.
Which has the bigger boot, Mazda CX-30 or MG HS?
The MG HS has the bigger boot at 463 litres, 33 litres more than the Mazda CX-30’s 430 litres. It is also 179 mm longer and has a 65 mm longer wheelbase.
