In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Ativa 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.
Perodua Ativa's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 62,500 - 73,400, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.0L Turbo X (RM 62,500), 1.0L Turbo H (RM 67,300), 1.0L Turbo AV (RM 73,400), 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.
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 also note, the few thousand dollars saved may involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Perodua Ativa comes with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp power. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-30 comes with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp power. 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 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 Perodua Ativa, offering better passenger space. However, Perodua Ativa is a bit more flexible for parking in the city, each has trade-offs.

Perodua Ativa adopts FWD drive mode.
Mazda CX-30 adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, no major difference in daily driving experience.

Perodua Ativa warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-30 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both cars have the same warranty conditions, no need to worry about this aspect. Actual maintenance costs also depend on the brand's service network and parts prices, recommend asking real owners in car groups for experience.

In summary, Perodua Ativa and Mazda CX-30 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending some time doing homework will never be wrong.