In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz 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 doing research.
The OTR price of Perodua Aruz in Malaysia is RM 72,900 - 77,900, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L X (RM 72,900), 1.5L AV (RM 77,900), 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.
In terms of price, the starting price of Perodua Aruz is indeed RM 49,509 cheaper than Mazda CX-30. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. However, note that the few thousand difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific requirements.

Perodua Aruz is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-30 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the 1.5L Turbo of Mazda CX-30 has 35 more horsepower than the 1.5L 4-cyl of Perodua Aruz. However, for daily driving in the city, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel it's lacking power.

Perodua Aruz safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
Mazda CX-30 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense.
Both cars have the same safety rating. In this segment, safety features are quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays have decent safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Perodua Aruz uses FWD drive type.
Mazda CX-30 uses FWD drive type.
Both cars have the same drive type, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have much difference.

Overall, Perodua Aruz and Mazda CX-30 are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends primarily on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then going for a test drive to make your final decision. Buying a car is a major decision, taking time to research will never be a mistake.