In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-30 when choosing a car. These two 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.
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.
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.
From a price 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. But note that the few thousand dollars cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

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

Toyota Yaris Cross safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.
Mazda CX-30 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, safety features in this class are quite complete. New car safety is generally not bad nowadays, no need to worry too much about this point.

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 more advantage in passenger space. However, Toyota Yaris Cross is a bit 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 very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, and go for a test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending some time on research will never be wrong.