Verdict
Just RM3,059 separates these locally assembled petrol SUVs, but they answer family use differently. The Jetour VT9 brings seven seats, a 2,720 mm wheelbase, rear air vents and 230 Nm from 1,750 rpm; its 89-litre boot is the trade-off when all rows are in use. The Mazda CX-30 is a five-seater with a much larger 430-litre boot, seven airbags to the Jetour’s four, and a claimed 6.4 L/100 km. Its RM439 annual road tax is far higher than the VT9’s RM120, however. Choose space or a smaller, better-equipped cabin and safety count.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if seven seats, rear air vents, 19-inch wheels and low RM120 annual road tax matter more than boot space and extra airbags.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you need a 430-litre boot, seven airbags, 6.4 L/100 km rated economy and features such as a head-up display.
Key differences
- Price: Jetour VT9 RM119,350; Mazda CX-30 RM122,409.
- Seating and boot: Jetour VT9 has 7 seats and 89 litres; Mazda CX-30 has 5 seats and 430 litres.
- Dimensions: Jetour VT9 is 4,724 mm long with a 2,720 mm wheelbase; Mazda CX-30 is 4,395 mm long with a 2,655 mm wheelbase.
- Safety: Jetour VT9 has 4 airbags; Mazda CX-30 has 7 airbags.
- Powertrain: Jetour VT9 makes 154 hp and 230 Nm from a 1.5L turbo; Mazda CX-30 makes 162 hp and 213 Nm from a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine.
- Annual road tax: Jetour VT9 RM120; Mazda CX-30 RM439.
VT9
- Seven seats and rear air vents.
- 230 Nm arrives at 1,750 rpm.
- 19-inch alloys, 360-degree camera and powered driver’s seat.
- Only 89 litres of boot space versus the CX-30’s 430 litres.
- Four airbags versus the CX-30’s seven.
- No published rated fuel economy, while the CX-30 is rated at 6.4 L/100 km.
CX-30
- Seven airbags, including curtain airbags and a driver’s knee airbag.
- 430-litre boot despite a shorter 4,395 mm body.
- Head-up display, auto wipers and walk-away auto lock.
- Five seats versus the VT9’s seven.
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM120.
- No rear air vents, while the VT9 has them.
What the VT9 has over the CX-30
What the CX-30 has over the VT9
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The VT9's wheelbase is 65 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The VT9 is 105 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the CX-30: 430 litres against 89.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM119,350✓ | RM122,409 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM439 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,220/mo✓ | RM1,250/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,383✓ | RM3,496 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM2,547 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM12.74 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM32,411 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 154 hp at 5,500 rpm | 162 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | 83.5 mm × 91.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 196 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,724 mm | 4,395 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,551 kg | 1,441 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 89 litres | 430 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 215/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 215/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Sailun Terramax SV301 | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) | 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 | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for Outer Two Middle Row Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Emergency Stop Signal |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 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, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-A Front, 2 USB-A Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 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, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (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 | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | 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 | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | 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). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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VT9 vs CX-30 FAQ
Is the Jetour VT9 or Mazda CX-30 better?
The VT9 is better for carrying up to seven people and has rear air vents. The CX-30 is the stronger choice for five occupants needing luggage space, with 430 litres of boot room, seven airbags and a 6.4 L/100 km rated economy figure.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-30 costs RM3,059 more than the Jetour VT9. Its annual road tax is also RM319 higher: RM439 against RM120.
Which SUV has more usable cargo space?
The Mazda CX-30 has the larger stated boot at 430 litres, compared with 89 litres for the seven-seat Jetour VT9. The VT9 prioritises its third row; the Mazda prioritises luggage capacity for five occupants.
Which has the better warranty?
The VT9 carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the CX-30. VT9: 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty. CX-30: 5-year/100,000 km Free Service.