Verdict
The Neta Neta X costs RM2,509 less, yet brings a 52.49-kWh battery, 401 km EV range, 508-litre boot and a 2,770-mm wheelbase. It is also 224 mm longer and has rear air vents, a 360-degree camera and a panoramic sliding sunroof. The Mazda CX-30 answers with seven airbags to the Neta’s six, an alarm and all-seat belt reminders, plus a 1,998-cc petrol engine rated at 6.4 L/100 km. For a Malaysian buyer with charging access, the Neta is the better-equipped space play; the Mazda makes more sense if its extra passive-safety item count matters most.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you prioritise seven airbags, all-seat belt reminders and a 1,998-cc petrol SUV with a 51-litre tank.
Pick the Neta Neta X if you have charging access and want 401 km of claimed EV range, a 508-litre boot and markedly richer cabin equipment for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-30 RM122,409; Neta Neta X RM119,900.
- Powertrain: Mazda CX-30 1,998-cc, 162-hp/213-Nm petrol engine; Neta Neta X 160-hp/210-Nm electric motor with a 52.49-kWh battery.
- Range/economy: Mazda CX-30 rated at 6.4 L/100 km; Neta Neta X rated for 401 km of EV range.
- Size: Mazda CX-30 is 4,395 mm long with a 2,655-mm wheelbase; Neta Neta X is 4,619 mm long with a 2,770-mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Mazda CX-30 430 litres; Neta Neta X 508 litres.
- Safety count: Mazda CX-30 has 7 airbags and all-seat belt reminders; Neta Neta X has 6 airbags and a driver-only belt reminder.
CX-30
- Seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag
- All-seat belt reminders and an alarm
- Rated fuel economy of 6.4 L/100 km
- RM2,509 dearer despite a smaller 430-litre boot
- No rear air vents, 360-degree camera or panoramic sliding sunroof
- Annual road tax is RM439 versus RM100
Neta X
- 401 km claimed EV range from a 52.49-kWh battery
- 508-litre boot and 115 mm longer wheelbase
- 360-degree camera, rear air vents and panoramic sliding sunroof
- Six airbags versus the Mazda CX-30’s seven
- Driver-only seatbelt reminder versus reminders for all Mazda seats
- No alarm listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM122,409 | RM119,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM100✓ |
| 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 | — | 160 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 210 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 52.49 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 401 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h✓ | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,395 mm | 4,619 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,655 mm | 2,770 mm |
| Weight | 1,441 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 508 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R16 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R16 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 | Chao Yang Radial RP76 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" 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) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| 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 |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Driver Only |
| Safety Notes | Emergency Stop Signal | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Powered Driver's 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 | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 15.6" Touchscreen with Navigation, Voice Control, Online Music Streaming and Apple CarPlay with 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down Function |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| 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 | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service | 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty |
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.
Used CX-30 & Neta X for sale
CX-30 vs Neta X FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-30 or Neta Neta X better?
The Neta Neta X is the stronger choice for an EV buyer with charging access: it costs less, has 401 km of claimed range and a 508-litre boot. Choose the Mazda CX-30 for its seven airbags, alarm and all-seat belt reminders.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-30 costs RM122,409 and the Neta Neta X costs RM119,900. The Neta is RM2,509 cheaper.
Which has the larger boot and longer warranty coverage?
The Neta Neta X has a 508-litre boot, 78 litres more than the Mazda CX-30’s 430 litres. Both have five-year vehicle warranties, but the Neta’s mileage limit is 150,000 km versus 100,000 km; its battery warranty is eight years/180,000 km.