In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-5 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will conduct 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 versions, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
The OTR price of Mazda CX-5 in Malaysia is RM 135,469 - 166,760, with a total of 3 versions, including 2025 2.0L AT 35th Anniversary (RM 316,154), 2025 2.0L AT (RM 296,154), 2025 2.0L MT (RM 294,154), etc.
From the price perspective, the starting price of Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 35,569 cheaper than Mazda CX-5. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, that few thousand dollars cheaper might involve trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-5 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Mazda CX-5'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-5 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
In terms of space, Mazda CX-5 body is 100 mm longer than Toyota Yaris Cross, with an advantage in passenger space. However, Toyota Yaris Cross will be a bit more flexible when parking in the city, each has trade-offs.

Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-5 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use, daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-effectiveness and equipment, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, we recommend test driving both, personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-5 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.