Verdict
At RM118,800, the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV undercuts the RM122,409 Mazda CX-30 by RM3,609 and its annual road tax is RM180 against RM439. Its 58.9-kWh battery delivers a quoted 402 km range, while 130-kW DC charging and a 3.3-kW V2L function give it EV-specific utility. It also has the larger 480-litre boot and far more driver-assistance hardware. The CX-30 counters with a 196 km/h top speed, seven airbags and a space-saver spare, but its 430-litre boot and five-year warranty are less generous.
The CX-30 2.0G High+ Premium (RM154,409) sits above every J5 EV variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV if you want 402 km of EV range, a 480-litre boot, adaptive cruise control and Level 2+ ADAS for less money.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you prioritise seven airbags, a 196 km/h top speed, a head-up display and a space-saver spare tyre.
Key differences
- Price: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV RM118,800; Mazda CX-30 RM122,409.
- Annual road tax: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV RM180; Mazda CX-30 RM439.
- Boot space: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 480 litres; Mazda CX-30 430 litres.
- Top speed: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV 175 km/h; Mazda CX-30 196 km/h.
- Airbags: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV six; Mazda CX-30 seven.
- Manufacturer warranty: Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV seven years/150,000 km; Mazda CX-30 five years/100,000 km.
J5 EV
- 58.9-kWh battery with 402 km range and 130-kW DC charging.
- 480-litre boot, expanding to 1,284 litres with the rear seats folded.
- 19 Level 2+ ADAS functions, plus a 540-degree HD surround-view camera.
- Six airbags versus the Mazda CX-30's seven.
- 175 km/h top speed versus 196 km/h.
- Tyre repair kit instead of a space-saver spare tyre.
CX-30
- Seven airbags, including a driver's knee airbag.
- 196 km/h top speed and a 51-litre petrol tank.
- Head-up display and a space-saver spare tyre.
- Costs RM3,609 more.
- 430-litre boot is 50 litres smaller.
- Five-year/100,000-km manufacturer warranty trails the J5 EV's seven-year/150,000-km cover.
What the J5 EV has over the CX-30
What the CX-30 has over the J5 EV
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The J5 EV is 65 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the J5 EV: 480 litres against 430.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| 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 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,215/mo✓ | RM1,250/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,337✓ | RM3,496 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,302✓ | RM2,547 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.51✓ | RM12.74 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM24,093✓ | RM32,411 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 5.4 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 30 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 162 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83.5 mm × 91.2 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 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 26 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 16 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | — | 14 inch |
| 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 | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) | 7 (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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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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 equipment-led choice, with 402 km range, a larger boot, adaptive cruise control and extensive ADAS for less money. Choose the Mazda CX-30 for its seventh airbag, head-up display, higher top speed and space-saver spare.
What is the price difference?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV costs RM118,800 and the Mazda CX-30 costs RM122,409, so the Mazda is RM3,609 more expensive.
Which has more safety equipment?
The Omoda Jaecoo J5 EV has more active safety hardware, including autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring and 19 Level 2+ ADAS functions. The Mazda CX-30 has one more airbag: seven versus six.
How long does charging take?
The J5 EV's 58.9 kWh battery takes about 5.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 30 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 130 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The J5 EV carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the CX-30. J5 EV: High-voltage battery warranty 10 years/200,000 km. CX-30: 5-year/100,000 km Free Service.