Verdict
The C-segment Mazda CX-30 costs RM122,409, while the B-segment MG S5 is RM104,468; that RM17,941 saving also brings a 49 kWh battery, 340 km claimed range and 120 kW DC charging. The MG is longer, wider and has a 453-litre boot, plus adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking. Its RM120 annual road tax undercuts the Mazda’s RM439. The CX-30 answers with a 162 hp, 213 Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine, sunroof, head-up display and powered tailgate. Choose based on charging access, not badge or segment alone.
The CX-30 2.0G High+ Premium (RM154,409) sits above every S5 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you want petrol refuelling, a sunroof, head-up display and powered tailgate.
Pick the MG S5 if you have charging access and want lower purchase cost, 340 km EV range and more driver assistance systems.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-30 RM122,409; MG S5 RM104,468.
- Powertrain: Mazda CX-30 162 hp/213 Nm 2.0-litre petrol front-wheel drive; MG S5 168 hp/250 Nm single-motor rear-wheel drive.
- Range and charging: Mazda CX-30 has a 51-litre fuel tank; MG S5 has a 49 kWh battery, 340 km range, 7 kW AC and 120 kW DC charging.
- Boot space: Mazda CX-30 430 litres; MG S5 453 litres.
- Driver assistance: Mazda CX-30 has passive cruise control and no lane-keeping assist; MG S5 has adaptive cruise control and steering correction.
- Warranty: Mazda CX-30 five years/100,000 km; MG S5 seven years/150,000 km, with an eight-year/180,000 km battery warranty.
CX-30
- Sunroof, head-up display and powered tailgate.
- Space-saver spare tyre instead of a tyre repair kit.
- Eight-speaker audio system.
- Costs RM17,941 more.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or blind-spot information system.
- Smaller 430-litre boot and shorter 2,655 mm wheelbase.
S5
- 340 km EV range with 120 kW DC charging.
- Adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and blind-spot information system.
- 453-litre boot and 2,730 mm wheelbase.
- No sunroof, head-up display or powered tailgate.
- Tyre repair kit instead of a space-saver spare.
- Six speakers versus the Mazda’s eight.
What the CX-30 has over the S5
What the S5 has over the CX-30
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The S5's wheelbase is 75 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The S5 is 54 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM122,409 | RM104,468✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM120✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,250/mo | RM1,065/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,496 | RM2,964✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM2,547 | RM1,281✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM12.74 | RM6.40✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM32,411 | RM21,823✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 7.0 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 30 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 162 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 83.5 mm × 91.2 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 168 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 49 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 340 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 120 kW |
| V2L | — | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.0 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,395 mm | 4,476 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,655 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Weight | 1,441 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 453 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 26 inch | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 16 inch | 16 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 14 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Black Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control Plus | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| 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 for Two Outer Rear Seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| 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 | Manual Adjustment | Fabric; Six-way Manual Driver Seat, Four-way Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Manual |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | 7" TFT LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service | Battery pack 8-yr/180,000 km; motor control unit 8-yr/160,000 km |
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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Is the Mazda CX-30 or MG S5 better?
The MG S5 is the stronger choice if you can charge an EV, because it costs less, has 340 km claimed range and more active safety equipment. Choose the Mazda CX-30 for petrol running, a sunroof, head-up display and powered tailgate.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-30 costs RM17,941 more than the MG S5: RM122,409 against RM104,468. The MG also has lower annual road tax at RM120, versus RM439 for the Mazda.
Which one has the better warranty and charging capability?
The MG S5 has the longer vehicle warranty at seven years/150,000 km versus five years/100,000 km. It also supports 7 kW AC and 120 kW DC charging, with an eight-year/180,000 km battery warranty.
How long does charging take?
The S5's 49.0 kWh battery takes about 7.0 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 30 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 120 kW peak.