Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-30
Verdict
These two sit almost on top of each other on price: RM129,639 for the Kia Sportage against RM128,409 for the Mazda CX-30. The Sportage is the bigger family car, at 4,660 mm long with a 2,755 mm wheelbase and a 587-litre boot. The CX-30 is smaller, but its 1,998 cc petrol engine has more output at 162 hp and 213 Nm, plus seven airbags and a quoted 6.4 L/100 km. For a Malaysian buyer, this is space versus stronger on-paper performance.
Pick the Kia Sportage if boot space, a longer wheelbase and larger SUV dimensions matter more than outright output.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you want more power and torque, seven airbags and a quoted 6.4 L/100 km fuel economy figure.
Key differences
- Price: Kia Sportage RM129,639; Mazda CX-30 RM128,409
- Power and torque: Kia Sportage 154 hp/192 Nm; Mazda CX-30 162 hp/213 Nm
- Size: Kia Sportage 4,660 mm long/1,865 mm wide; Mazda CX-30 4,395 mm long/1,795 mm wide
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage 2,755 mm; Mazda CX-30 2,655 mm
- Boot space: Kia Sportage 587 litres; Mazda CX-30 430 litres
- Airbags: Kia Sportage 6; Mazda CX-30 7
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 129,639 | RM 128,409✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 154 hp | 162 hp✓ |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 213 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | — | 196 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 6.4 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,660 mm | 4,395 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Boot space | 587 L✓ | 430 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 440 | 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.
Sportage
- Much larger 587-litre boot
- Longer 2,755 mm wheelbase
- CKD assembly with a 5-year warranty
- Lower output at 154 hp and 192 Nm
- One fewer airbag than the CX-30
- No quoted fuel economy figure
CX-30
- Stronger 162 hp and 213 Nm output
- Seven airbags
- Quoted 6.4 L/100 km fuel economy
- Smaller 430-litre boot
- Shorter 2,655 mm wheelbase
- Less road presence at 4,395 mm long and 1,795 mm wide
Sportage vs CX-30 FAQ
Is the Kia Sportage or Mazda CX-30 better?
The Kia Sportage is better for space, with a 587-litre boot and longer 2,755 mm wheelbase. The Mazda CX-30 is better on engine output, with 162 hp, 213 Nm and seven airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Kia Sportage costs RM129,639, while the Mazda CX-30 costs RM128,409. That makes the Sportage RM1,230 more expensive.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Kia Sportage has the bigger boot by a clear margin: 587 litres versus 430 litres in the Mazda CX-30, a difference of 157 litres.