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 you save time on research.
The OTR price of 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 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 Mazda CX-30 is RM 73,471 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. To be honest, in this price segment, a difference of a few thousand is actually not that big; the key is to look at the overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage costs.

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.
Mazda CX-30 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 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, offering more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Mazda CX-30's fuel consumption might be friendlier, and the difference in daily urban commuting won't be too large.

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; safety features in this class are quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays are safe, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

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

Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive type.
Mazda CX-30 adopts FWD drive type.
Both cars have the same drive type, both FWD, there will be no big difference in daily driving experience.

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-30 are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to 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 doing research will never be wrong.