In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Yaris Cross 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 help you save time on research.
The Toyota Yaris Cross OTR price in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
The Mazda CX-30 OTR price 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.
Looking at the price, the Toyota Yaris Cross starting price is indeed RM 22,509 cheaper than the Mazda CX-30. If your budget is limited, the Toyota entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. However, note that the few thousand difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

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

The Toyota Yaris Cross safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.
The Mazda CX-30 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features are quite comprehensive for this level. New cars nowadays do not lack in safety, no need to worry too much about this.

The Toyota Yaris Cross warranty is 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
The Mazda CX-30 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, both Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-30 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a major decision, spending some time researching will never go wrong.