In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Yaris Cross 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 price of Toyota Yaris Cross in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with a total of 2 variants, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
The OTR price of Mazda CX-30 in Malaysia is RM 122,409 - 146,409, with a total of 4 variants, including 2025 2.0L High+ Premium (RM 146,409), 2025 2.0L High+ (RM 138,409), 2025 2.0L High (RM 130,409), etc.
From a pricing perspective, Toyota Yaris Cross's starting price is indeed RM 22,509 cheaper than Mazda CX-30. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, note that the few thousand difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-30 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Mazda CX-30's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Toyota Yaris Cross's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel underpowered.

Toyota Yaris Cross body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Mazda CX-30 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
In terms of space, Mazda CX-30's body is 100 mm longer than Toyota Yaris Cross, offering an advantage in passenger space. However, Toyota Yaris Cross is more flexible for parking in the city, each has trade-offs.

Toyota Yaris Cross 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.

Overall, Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-30 are both quite good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, taking time to research is never wrong.