Verdict
The Dongfeng Vigo costs RM108,888, RM13,521 below the RM122,409 Mazda CX-30, while its annual road tax is RM120 against RM439. For that saving, the Vigo brings a 161 hp/230 Nm electric motor, 51.87 kWh battery, 380 km range and DC charging at up to 167 kW. It is also roomier where it counts for family use: a 2,715 mm wheelbase and 500-litre boot versus 2,655 mm and 430 litres. The Mazda counters with its 162 hp 2.0-litre petrol engine, six-speed automatic, 8-speaker audio and extra knee airbag.
Pick the Dongfeng Vigo if you can charge regularly and want lower entry and road-tax costs, a 380 km EV range, more boot space and substantially fuller driver-assistance equipment.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you prefer petrol refuelling, a Malaysian CKD SUV with a six-speed automatic, head-up display and an 8-speaker sound system.
Key differences
- Price and road tax: Dongfeng Vigo RM108,888 and RM120/year; Mazda CX-30 RM122,409 and RM439/year.
- Powertrain: Dongfeng Vigo 161 hp/230 Nm single-motor EV with a 51.87 kWh battery; Mazda CX-30 162 hp/213 Nm 1,998 cc petrol engine.
- Range and economy: Dongfeng Vigo has 380 km EV range; Mazda CX-30 is rated at 6.4 L/100 km.
- Charging versus fuel storage: Dongfeng Vigo charges at 6.6 kW AC and 167 kW DC; Mazda CX-30 has a 51-litre fuel tank.
- Space: Dongfeng Vigo has a 2,715 mm wheelbase and 500-litre boot; Mazda CX-30 measures 2,655 mm between the wheels with a 430-litre boot.
- Wheels: Dongfeng Vigo runs 18-inch alloys with 215/55R18 tyres; Mazda CX-30 has 16-inch alloys with 215/65R16 tyres.
Vigo
- RM13,521 lower purchase price and RM319 lower annual road tax.
- 380 km EV range, 167 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- 500-litre boot, 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking.
- 4-speaker audio versus the Mazda CX-30's 8-speaker system.
- No head-up display or steering reach adjustment.
- No driver's knee airbag, while the Mazda CX-30 has one.
CX-30
- 162 hp 2.0-litre petrol engine with a six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic.
- 8-speaker audio, head-up display and telescopic steering adjustment.
- Driver's knee airbag, front and rear curtain airbags, plus a space-saver spare tyre.
- Costs RM13,521 more and carries RM439 annual road tax versus RM120.
- 430-litre boot and 2,655 mm wheelbase trail the Vigo's 500 litres and 2,715 mm.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot information system or adaptive cruise control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM108,888✓ | RM122,409 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 162 hp |
| Torque | — | 213 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 83.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 13 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 161 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 230 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 51.87 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 380 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 167 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.5 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 196 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,306 mm | 4,395 mm |
| Width | 1,868 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,654 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,441 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Wanli Harmonic Plus | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | 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 | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags | 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 On Outer Two Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Emergency Stop Signal |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory & Ventilation | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System | 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 | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | 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 | Remote Control Activation | Powered with Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View | 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 | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Drive Battery | 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.
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Vigo vs CX-30 FAQ
Is the Dongfeng Vigo or Mazda CX-30 better?
The Vigo is the stronger equipment and space buy: it is cheaper, has a 500-litre boot, 380 km EV range and active safety aids. Choose the CX-30 if petrol refuelling, a six-speed automatic, head-up display and 8-speaker audio matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-30 costs RM122,409, which is RM13,521 more than the Dongfeng Vigo at RM108,888. Its annual road tax is also RM439, compared with RM120 for the electric Vigo.
Which has more luggage space?
The Dongfeng Vigo has the larger boot at 500 litres, 70 litres more than the Mazda CX-30's 430 litres. Its wheelbase is also 60 mm longer, at 2,715 mm versus 2,655 mm.