iCaur 03 vs Mazda CX-30
Verdict
The iCaur 03 is the cheaper and more powerful choice at RM119,800 against RM128,409, with 181 hp from its single motor versus the Mazda CX-30’s 162 hp petrol engine. It is also larger in every exterior direction and has a longer wheelbase. But the Mazda fights back where family use counts: 430 litres of boot space against just 264 litres, plus a much higher 196 km/h top speed. The iCaur’s 355 km EV range suits buyers ready to charge; the CX-30 keeps the familiar 51-litre petrol tank.
Pick the iCaur 03 if you want the lower price, EV drive, 181 hp and rear-wheel drive, and can live with the 264-litre boot.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you want the bigger 430-litre boot, 196 km/h top speed and a petrol SUV with a 51-litre tank.
Key differences
- Price: iCaur 03 RM119,800; Mazda CX-30 RM128,409
- Power and drive: iCaur 03 181 hp, single-motor RWD; Mazda CX-30 162 hp, 1,998 cc petrol FWD
- Top speed: iCaur 03 150 km/h; Mazda CX-30 196 km/h
- Size: iCaur 03 4,406/1,910/1,715 mm with 2,715 mm wheelbase; Mazda CX-30 4,395/1,795/1,540 mm with 2,655 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: iCaur 03 264 litres; Mazda CX-30 430 litres
- Warranty and road tax: iCaur 03 7 years and RM140/year; Mazda CX-30 5 years and RM439/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,800✓ | RM 128,409 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 181 hp✓ | 162 hp |
| Torque | — | 213 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 196 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 6.4 L/100km |
| Battery | 65.7 kWh | — |
| EV range | 355 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,406 mm | 4,395 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,715 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Boot space | 264 L | 430 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 140✓ | RM 439 |
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.
03
- Lower RM119,800 price
- 181 hp single motor with rear-wheel drive
- 65.7 kWh battery and 355 km EV range
- 264-litre boot is much smaller
- 150 km/h top speed trails the Mazda
- Electric-only use means charging has to suit your routine
CX-30
- Much larger 430-litre boot
- Higher 196 km/h top speed
- 7 airbags and 6.4 L/100 km fuel economy
- Costs RM8,609 more
- 162 hp trails the iCaur’s 181 hp
- RM439 annual road tax is higher
03 vs CX-30 FAQ
Is the iCaur 03 or Mazda CX-30 better?
The iCaur 03 is better for price, EV drive, power and warranty. The Mazda CX-30 is better for boot space, top speed and petrol convenience. Choose by use case, not badge.
What is the price difference?
The iCaur 03 costs RM119,800, while the Mazda CX-30 costs RM128,409. That makes the Mazda RM8,609 more expensive.
Which has more boot space?
The Mazda CX-30 has far more luggage room: 430 litres versus 264 litres in the iCaur 03. If boot space matters, the Mazda is the clear pick.