In Malaysia's SUV market, 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 Toyota Fortuner 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.
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 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 isn't actually that big, the key is still to look at the overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage costs.

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

Toyota Fortuner's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
Mazda CX-30's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features in this class are considered quite complete. New cars nowadays are all safe enough, no need to worry too much about this point.

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 body is 100 mm longer than the Toyota Fortuner, offering an advantage in seating space. However, the Toyota Fortuner is more flexible for parking in the city, with trade-offs for each.

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

Overall, both the Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-30 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.