Verdict
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV costs RM118,800, RM3,609 below the RM122,409 Mazda CX-30, while cutting annual road tax from RM439 to RM180. Its 208 hp, 288 Nm motor, 58.9 kWh battery and 402 km range suit buyers able to charge at home or work, with 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC capability. The CX-30 counters with a 162 hp, 213 Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine, 51-litre tank and a higher 196 km/h top speed, but the J5 EV is better equipped for the money.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV if you can charge regularly and want 402 km EV range, 480 litres of boot space and Level 2+ driver assistance for less money.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you prefer petrol refuelling, a 51-litre tank, 196 km/h top speed and a head-up display with a space-saver spare.
Key differences
- Price and road tax: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV RM118,800 and RM180/year; Mazda CX-30 RM122,409 and RM439/year.
- Powertrain: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV has one 208 hp/288 Nm motor and a 58.9 kWh battery; Mazda CX-30 has a 1,998 cc 162 hp/213 Nm petrol engine.
- Range and economy: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV is rated at 402 km; Mazda CX-30 is rated at 6.4 L/100 km with a 51-litre tank.
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV has 480 litres; Mazda CX-30 has 430 litres.
- Rear suspension: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV uses multi-link; Mazda CX-30 uses a torsion beam.
- Warranty: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV gets seven years/150,000 km plus a 10-year/200,000 km battery warranty; Mazda CX-30 gets five years/100,000 km.
J5 EV
- RM3,609 cheaper with RM259 lower annual road tax.
- 208 hp/288 Nm motor, 402 km range and 130 kW DC charging.
- Level 2+ ADAS, ventilated power front seats and 480-litre boot.
- 175 km/h top speed versus the Mazda CX-30's 196 km/h.
- Tyre repair kit instead of a space-saver spare tyre.
- No head-up display, which the Mazda CX-30 has.
CX-30
- 51-litre petrol tank and 6.4 L/100 km rated economy.
- 196 km/h top speed and head-up display.
- Space-saver spare tyre and walk-away auto lock.
- Costs RM3,609 more and annual road tax is RM259 higher.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot information system.
- 430-litre boot is 50 litres smaller, and the front seats are manually adjusted.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM118,800✓ | RM122,409 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM180✓ | 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 | 208 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 288 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 58.9 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 402 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Single-speed Automatic | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h | 196 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,380 mm | 4,395 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,441 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R18 | 215/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R18 | 215/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aerodynamic Two-tone Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Dual Front, Side and 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, with Multi-Collision Braking | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | 19 Level 2+ ADAS: RCTA with Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping, Evasive Steering Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, Door Opening Warning, Active Speed Limiter, Rear Collision Warning | Emergency Stop Signal |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Six-way Power Driver and Four-way Power Passenger Seats, Ventilated | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Split-folding (up to 1,284 L cargo) | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof (1.45 m) | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Interactive Multi-colour Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Shade | — |
| Audio | 13.2" 2K Touchscreen + 8" Digital Cluster, 8 Speakers, 50W Ventilated Wireless Charging | 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 and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry and Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Full-speed Adaptive Cruise Control with Integrated Cruise Assist | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 540-degree HD Surround View | 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 | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | High-voltage battery warranty 10 years/200,000 km | 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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J5 EV vs CX-30 FAQ
Is the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV or Mazda CX-30 better?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV is the stronger choice if regular charging is practical: it is cheaper, has 402 km claimed range, more boot space and far more driver-assistance equipment. Choose the Mazda CX-30 for petrol refuelling, a 51-litre tank and its head-up display.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV is RM3,609 cheaper, at RM118,800 versus RM122,409 for the Mazda CX-30. Its annual road tax is also RM180, compared with RM439 for the Mazda.
Which has the larger boot?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV has the larger boot at 480 litres, 50 litres more than the Mazda CX-30's 430 litres. Folding the J5 EV's rear seats expands its cargo capacity to up to 1,284 litres.