In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Mazda CX-30 when choosing a car. Both 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 Aruz OTR price in Malaysia is RM 72,900 - 77,900. There are 2 versions in total, including 1.5L X (RM 72,900), 1.5L AV (RM 77,900), etc.
Mazda CX-30 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 122,409 - 146,409. There are 4 versions in total, 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 the price perspective, Perodua Aruz entry price is indeed RM 49,509 cheaper than Mazda CX-30. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the saving of a few thousand ringgit, there might be trade-offs in equipment, it depends on your needs.

Perodua Aruz comes with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-30 comes with 1.5L Turbo, 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 Aruz's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power, won't feel weak.

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 class, safety features are quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays are safe enough, no need to worry too much about this.

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

Overall, Perodua Aruz and Mazda CX-30 are both quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do research, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will never be wrong.