Verdict
At RM133,900, the Civic costs RM11,491 more than the CX-30, but its RM90 annual road tax is RM349 lower. Its 180 hp/240 Nm turbo, 497-litre boot and 2,735-mm wheelbase suit drivers who prioritise pace and passenger or cargo room; Honda Sensing adds autonomous braking, steering lane-keeping and adaptive cruise. The CX-30 returns 162 hp and 213 Nm, yet brings a sunroof, head-up display and a driver’s knee airbag. It also has a 51-litre tank and five-year/100,000-km free service, while Honda’s five-year warranty has unlimited mileage.
Pick the Honda Civic if you want 180 hp and 240 Nm, a 497-litre boot, Honda Sensing and an unlimited-mileage five-year warranty.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you want to save RM11,491 upfront and value its sunroof, head-up display, driver’s knee airbag and five-year/100,000-km free service.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Civic RM133,900; Mazda CX-30 RM122,409.
- Road tax per year: Honda Civic RM90; Mazda CX-30 RM439.
- Output: Honda Civic 180 hp and 240 Nm; Mazda CX-30 162 hp and 213 Nm.
- Boot space: Honda Civic 497 litres; Mazda CX-30 430 litres.
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic 2,735 mm; Mazda CX-30 2,655 mm.
- Warranty mileage: Honda Civic five years with unlimited mileage; Mazda CX-30 five years/100,000 km.
Civic
- 180 hp and 240 Nm from the 1.5-litre turbo engine.
- 497-litre boot and 2,735-mm wheelbase.
- Honda Sensing autonomous braking, steering lane-keeping and adaptive cruise control.
- Costs RM11,491 more upfront.
- 47-litre fuel tank versus the CX-30’s 51 litres.
- No sunroof, head-up display or driver’s knee airbag.
CX-30
- RM11,491 lower purchase price.
- Sunroof, head-up display and driver’s knee airbag.
- 51-litre fuel tank plus five-year/100,000-km free service.
- 162 hp and 213 Nm trail the Civic’s 180 hp and 240 Nm.
- 430-litre boot is 67 litres smaller than the Civic’s.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist, and only passive cruise control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM133,900 | RM122,409✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 180 hp✓ | 162 hp |
| Torque | 240 Nm✓ | 213 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT 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 | 8.3 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 196 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,678 mm | 4,395 mm |
| Width | 1,802 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,349 kg | 1,441 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 47 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 497 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R16 | 215/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R16 | 215/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental MaxContact MC5 | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 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 Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Emergency Stop Signal |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Front Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | 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 | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | 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 | 5 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.
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Civic vs CX-30 FAQ
Is the Honda Civic or Mazda CX-30 better?
The Civic is the stronger all-round choice for power, boot space and active safety, with 180 hp, a 497-litre boot and Honda Sensing. Choose the CX-30 for its lower entry price, sunroof, head-up display and included free service.
What is the price difference?
The Honda Civic costs RM11,491 more than the Mazda CX-30. The Civic’s annual road tax is RM349 lower, at RM90 versus RM439.
Which has more luggage space?
The Honda Civic has the larger boot at 497 litres, compared with 430 litres in the Mazda CX-30. That is a 67-litre advantage for the Civic.