In the Malaysian 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 do 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.
From a price perspective, the Toyota Yaris Cross starting price is indeed RM 22,509 cheaper than the Mazda CX-30. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. However, note that the few thousand dollars saved may involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

The Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cylinder, 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-cylinder. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power, and you won't feel underpowered.

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

The Toyota Yaris Cross uses FWD drive configuration.
The Mazda CX-30 uses FWD drive configuration.
Both cars have the same drive configuration, both FWD, so there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

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, the Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-30 are both 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 test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never be wrong.