In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Honda CR-V 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.
Honda CR-V OTR price in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200), etc.
Mazda CX-30 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.
From the price perspective, Mazda CX-30's starting price is RM 55,791 cheaper than Honda CR-V. Honestly, in this price segment, a difference of a few thousand is not really that big. The key is to look at the overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Honda CR-V equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-30 equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 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 more favorable, and the difference in daily city commuting will not be too significant.

Honda CR-V body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
Mazda CX-30 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
The dimensions of the two cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. For cars in this class, daily use is completely sufficient.

Honda CR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-30 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval 10,000km or 6 months.

In general, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-30 are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from several car dealers, and test drive before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, taking time to do research will never be a mistake.