Verdict
At RM124,409, the lower-priced CX-30 delivers the same 162 hp/213 Nm 2.0-litre petrol powertrain, six-speed automatic, 6.4 L/100 km rated economy and 430-litre boot as the RM144,409 version. The RM20,000 gap is not about pace or practicality; it buys a much fuller driver-assistance package, adaptive LED headlamps, active cruise control, a 360-degree camera, navigation and folding mirrors. For buyers who spend time in traffic or value active safety, the dearer CX-30 has a clear case. If those aids are not priorities, the cheaper one is the rational buy.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you want the identical 162 hp drivetrain and 430-litre boot while keeping RM20,000 in hand.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if Smart City Brake Support, steering lane correction, active cruise control and a 360-degree camera matter to you.
Key differences
- Price: RM124,409 versus RM144,409.
- Autonomous braking: no system versus Smart City Brake Support front and rear.
- Lane assistance: no lane-keeping assist versus steering correction.
- Cruise control: passive cruise control versus active cruise control.
- Headlamps: LED projector versus adaptive LED projector with auto high beam.
- Reverse camera: rear-view camera versus reverse camera with 360-degree view.
2.0G High 2WD
- RM20,000 less to buy.
- Same 162 hp and 213 Nm 2.0-litre petrol drivetrain.
- Same 430-litre boot and 6.4 L/100 km rated economy.
- No blind spot information system or front and rear cross traffic alert.
- No Smart City Brake Support front and rear, or steering lane correction.
- Passive rather than active cruise control; no 360-degree camera or navigation.
2.0G High+ 2WD
- Smart City Brake Support front and rear, blind spot information and cross traffic alerts.
- Adaptive LED headlamps with auto high beam and active cruise control.
- 360-degree camera, navigation and folding wing mirrors.
- Costs RM20,000 more.
- No extra power, torque, boot space or rated fuel-economy benefit.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM124,409✓ | RM144,409 |
| 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 |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | 196 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,395 mm | 4,395 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,655 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,453 kg | 1,453 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes R56 | Toyo Proxes R56, Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control Plus | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| 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 |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Emergency Stop Signal | Front and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Driver Attention Alert, Driver Monitoring, Cruising & Traffic Support, Emergency Stop Signal |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Adaptive LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable 10-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable 10-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| 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 | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Powered with Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| 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 | 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 | 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.
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2.0G High 2WD vs 2.0G High+ 2WD FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-30 or Mazda CX-30 better?
The higher-priced CX-30 is better equipped, chiefly for active safety and parking assistance. The lower-priced CX-30 is the better-value choice if you do not need autonomous braking, active cruise control or the 360-degree camera.
What is the price difference?
The difference is RM20,000. Both versions have the same 162 hp, 213 Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine, six-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel drive and 430-litre boot.
Does the pricier Mazda CX-30 perform better?
No. Both use a 1,998 cc naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 162 hp at 6,000 rpm and 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm, with a six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic. Their rated economy is also identical at 6.4 L/100 km.
