Verdict
The Chery O5 is the sharper equipment-led buy at RM116,800, undercutting the Mazda CX-30 by RM5,609 while bringing blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, steering lane assistance and a 360-degree camera. Its 1.5-litre turbo makes 230 Nm from 1,750 rpm, ahead of the Mazda’s 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The CX-30 counters with 162 hp, a 430-litre boot and seven airbags, but its RM439 annual road tax is RM319 more than the O5’s RM120. Choose based on equipment and ownership costs, or the Mazda’s extra space and power.
The CX-30 2.0G High+ Premium (RM154,409) sits above every O5 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Chery O5 if you want the lower RM116,800 entry price, a longer seven-year/150,000-km warranty and substantially more driver-assistance equipment.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you value its 162 hp output, 430-litre boot, seventh airbag and five-year/100,000-km free service.
Key differences
- Price: Chery O5 RM116,800; Mazda CX-30 RM122,409.
- Engine output: Chery O5 145 hp and 230 Nm; Mazda CX-30 162 hp and 213 Nm.
- Boot space: Chery O5 378 litres; Mazda CX-30 430 litres.
- Safety: Chery O5 has six airbags plus autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist; Mazda CX-30 has seven airbags but no autonomous braking or lane-keeping…
- Warranty: Chery O5 seven years/150,000 km; Mazda CX-30 five years/100,000 km, with free service.
- Annual road tax: Chery O5 RM120; Mazda CX-30 RM439.
O5
- RM5,609 cheaper to buy with RM319 lower annual road tax.
- 230 Nm arrives at 1,750 rpm.
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist and 360-degree camera.
- 378-litre boot is 52 litres smaller than the Mazda CX-30’s.
- Six airbags versus the Mazda CX-30’s seven.
- 145 hp trails the Mazda CX-30’s 162 hp.
CX-30
- 162 hp from its 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine.
- 430-litre boot and seven airbags.
- Head-up display and five-year/100,000-km free service.
- Costs RM5,609 more and annual road tax is RM319 higher.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist.
- Manual front-seat adjustment and manual air-conditioning.
What the O5 has over the CX-30
What the CX-30 has over the O5
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the CX-30: 430 litres against 378.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM116,800✓ | RM122,409 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM439 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,190/mo✓ | RM1,250/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,316✓ | RM3,496 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM2,547 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM12.74 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM32,411 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp at 5,500 rpm | 162 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | 83.5 mm × 91.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 196 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,395 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,434 kg | 1,441 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres | 430 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Giti GitiComfort F50 | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Emergency Stop Signal |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide, Manual Sunshade | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front 15W Wireless Charger, 1 Front 12V Socket, 1 Rear USB, 1 Boot 12V Socket | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | 7" TFT LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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O5 vs CX-30 FAQ
Is the Chery O5 or Mazda CX-30 better?
The Chery O5 is better equipped for less money, adding autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane assistance and a 360-degree camera. The Mazda CX-30 is better for buyers prioritising 162 hp, a 430-litre boot and seven airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-30 costs RM122,409, which is RM5,609 more than the Chery O5 at RM116,800. Its annual road tax is also RM439 versus RM120 for the O5.
Which has more boot space and safety equipment?
The Mazda CX-30 has the larger 430-litre boot and seven airbags. The Chery O5 has a 378-litre boot and six airbags, but adds autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, steering lane assistance and a 360-degree camera.
Which has the better warranty?
The O5 carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the CX-30. CX-30: 5-year/100,000 km Free Service.