In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-30 when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR selling price of the Honda CR-V in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900. There are 4 versions in total, including the 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 selling price of the Mazda CX-30 in Malaysia is RM 122,409 - 146,409. There are 4 versions in total, including the 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 the Mazda CX-30 is RM 55,791 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. Honestly, 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 running costs.

The Honda CR-V is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, with 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.0 L/100km.
The Mazda CX-30 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, with 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than the Mazda CX-30's 1.5L Turbo, giving more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the Mazda CX-30's fuel consumption might be more friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too significant.

The Honda CR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
The Mazda CX-30's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include i-Activsense.
Both cars have the same safety rating. In this class, safety features are quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays are generally safe, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

The Honda CR-V body length is 4500 mm, with a trunk of 450 L.
The Mazda CX-30 body length is 4500 mm, with a trunk of 450 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space is not much different. Cars of this class are more than enough for daily use.

Both the 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 a better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with more configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is the most important.

Overall, both the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-30 are quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from a few dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never go wrong.