In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Ativa and Mazda CX-30 when choosing a car. These two models 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 Perodua Ativa in Malaysia is RM 62,500 - 73,400, with a total of 3 variants, including 1.0L Turbo X (RM 62,500), 1.0L Turbo H (RM 67,300), 1.0L Turbo AV (RM 73,400), etc.
The OTR price of Mazda CX-30 in Malaysia is RM 122,409 - 146,409, with a total of 4 variants, including 2025 2.0L High+ Premium (RM 146,409), 2025 2.0L High+ (RM 138,409), 2025 2.0L High (RM 130,409), etc.
In terms of price, Perodua Ativa's starting price is indeed RM 59,909 cheaper than Mazda CX-30. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But keep in mind, the few thousand dollars cheaper might involve compromises on features, it depends on your specific needs.

Perodua Ativa is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-30 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Mazda CX-30's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Perodua Ativa's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power and won't feel underpowered.

Perodua Ativa's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ASA 3.0 + ACC + LDA + LKA + BSM + RCTA.
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 are quite comprehensive within this class. New cars nowadays have good safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Perodua Ativa warranty is 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-30 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both cars have the same warranty conditions, no need to fuss about this. Actual maintenance costs depend on the brand's service network and part prices, it is recommended to ask real owners in car owner groups for experience.

Overall, Perodua Ativa and Mazda CX-30 are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.