In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner 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 save you time doing research.
Toyota Fortuner's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880, with a total of 3 versions, including 2024 2.8T VRZ Diesel (RM 241,880), 2024 2.7L SRZ Petrol (RM 202,880), 2024 2.4L Standard Diesel (RM 195,880), etc.
Mazda CX-30's 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, Mazda CX-30's starting price is RM 73,471 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not significant. The key is to look at the overall value for money and long-term usage cost.

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.5 L/100km.
Mazda CX-30 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 47 more horsepower than Mazda CX-30's 1.5L Turbo, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Mazda CX-30's fuel consumption might be more friendly, and the difference during daily city commuting won't be significant.

Toyota Fortuner body length is 4400 mm, trunk is 400 L.
Mazda CX-30 body length is 4500 mm, trunk is 450 L.
In terms of space, Mazda CX-30's body is 100 mm longer than Toyota Fortuner, having an advantage in seating space. However, Toyota Fortuner will be a bit more flexible when parking in the city. Each has its trade-offs.

Toyota Fortuner warranty is 5 years / unlimited mileage, service interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-30 warranty is 5 years / 150,000km, service interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-30 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose, the key is to look at your personal needs and budget. We suggest you do your research, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and 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 go wrong.