In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-5 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.
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-5 OTR price 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 Toyota Yaris Cross starting price is indeed RM 35,569 cheaper than the Mazda CX-5. If your budget is limited, the Toyota entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, be aware that the few thousand savings might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Yaris Cross comes with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-5 comes with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Regarding power, the Mazda CX-5'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 you won't feel underpowered.

Toyota Yaris Cross safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.
Mazda CX-5 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features in this class are considered quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays have good safety standards, so no need to worry too much about this.

Toyota Yaris Cross body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Mazda CX-5 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
Regarding space, the Mazda CX-5 body is 100 mm longer than the Toyota Yaris Cross, offering better passenger space. However, the 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-5 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, both Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-5 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly 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 matter, spending some time on research is definitely not wrong.