Verdict
At RM115,900 against the Mazda CX-30’s RM122,409, the Honda HR-V is RM6,509 cheaper and costs RM120 a year in road tax versus RM439. It also brings autonomous braking, steering lane correction, adaptive cruise control and rear air-con vents. The CX-30 answers with 162 hp and 213 Nm, a substantial jump over 119 hp and 145 Nm, plus a 430-litre boot against 335 litres. Choose based on whether active safety and running costs matter more than stronger performance and luggage room.
Pick the Honda HR-V if you want lower purchase and road-tax costs, Honda Sensing with lane-keeping steering correction, and adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you want 162 hp, 213 Nm, a 430-litre boot and seven airbags.
Key differences
- Output: Honda HR-V 119 hp and 145 Nm; Mazda CX-30 162 hp and 213 Nm.
- Boot space: Honda HR-V 335 litres; Mazda CX-30 430 litres.
- Road tax: Honda HR-V RM120 per year; Mazda CX-30 RM439 per year.
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V 2,610 mm; Mazda CX-30 2,655 mm.
- Wheels: Honda HR-V 18-inch alloys with 225/50R18 tyres; Mazda CX-30 16-inch alloys with 215/65R16 tyres.
- Fuel tank: Honda HR-V 40 litres; Mazda CX-30 51 litres.
HR-V
- Honda Sensing autonomous braking and steering lane correction
- Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
- Single-zone automatic climate control and rear air-con vents
- 119 hp and 145 Nm trail the CX-30’s 162 hp and 213 Nm
- 335-litre boot is 95 litres smaller
- Four airbags versus the CX-30’s seven
CX-30
- 162 hp and 213 Nm from its 2.0-litre engine
- 430-litre boot and 51-litre fuel tank
- Seven airbags, head-up display and powered tailgate
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist
- Passive cruise control rather than adaptive cruise with low-speed follow
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM120 for the HR-V
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM115,900✓ | RM122,409 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp | 162 hp✓ |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 213 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.1 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 186 km/h | 196 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,347 mm | 4,395 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,591 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,274 kg | 1,441 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 335 litres | 430 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 215/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R18 | 215/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 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 | 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 on 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 | 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 | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB-A & USB-C Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 4 Speakers | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and 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 Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed Follow | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent 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.
Used HR-V & CX-30 for sale
HR-V vs CX-30 FAQ
Is the Honda HR-V or Mazda CX-30 better?
The HR-V is the better safety-and-running-cost choice, with autonomous braking, lane correction and RM120 road tax. The CX-30 is better for performance and carrying capacity, thanks to 162 hp, 213 Nm and a 430-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-30 costs RM6,509 more than the Honda HR-V.
Which has the better safety equipment?
The CX-30 has seven airbags to the HR-V’s four, but the HR-V adds Honda Sensing autonomous braking, collision warning and steering lane correction. It also has adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow.