In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-30 when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time on research.
The OTR price of Honda CR-V in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200), etc.
The OTR price of Mazda CX-30 in Malaysia is RM 122,409 - 146,409, with a total of 4 versions, including 2025 2.0L High+ Premium (RM 146,409), 2025 2.0L High+ (RM 138,409), 2025 2.0L High (RM 130,409), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Mazda CX-30 is RM 55,791 cheaper than Honda CR-V. To be honest, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not really significant; the key is to look at overall value for money and long-term ownership costs.

Honda CR-V safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
Mazda CX-30 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features are quite comprehensive for this level. New car safety nowadays is not bad, no need to worry too much about this.

Honda CR-V body length is 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
Mazda CX-30 body length is 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. For this class of cars, it is completely sufficient for daily use.

Honda CR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-30 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Both Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-30 are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is the most important.

Overall, both Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-30 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that everyone do their research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.