In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the 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 you save time on research.
The OTR price of the Toyota Fortuner 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.
The OTR price of the Mazda CX-30 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 starting price of the Mazda CX-30 is RM 73,471 cheaper than the Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not significant. The key is to look at the overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

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

Toyota Fortuner body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Mazda CX-30 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
In terms of space, the Mazda CX-30's body is 100 mm longer than the Toyota Fortuner, offering an advantage in seating space. However, the Toyota Fortuner is slightly more flexible for parking in the city, each has its trade-offs.

Both the Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-30 are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation. If you care more about price-performance ratio and equipment, then choose the one with richer configuration. In the end, it is suggested to test drive both models; experiencing it personally is the most important thing.

Overall, both the Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-30 are very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that you do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter; spending time researching will definitely not be a mistake.