Verdict
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV is RM12,609 cheaper, yet brings an 18.4 kWh battery, 83 km EV range and a 528-litre boot. Its 215 hp, 258 Nm motor also eclipses the Mazda CX-30’s 162 hp and 213 Nm petrol output. The Mazda counters with a seven-airbag count including a driver’s knee airbag, plus a sunroof and head-up display. For Malaysian family use, the Proton’s 2,755 mm wheelbase, rear air-con and adaptive cruise control make the stronger case; the Mazda suits buyers who value its more compact 4,395 mm length and those extra cabin touches.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you want the shorter 4,395 mm body, seven airbags including a driver’s knee airbag, a sunroof and a head-up display.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV if you want 83 km of EV range, a 528-litre boot, rear air-con and adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-30 RM122,409; Proton eMas 7 PHEV RM109,800.
- Power output: CX-30 162 hp and 213 Nm; eMas 7 PHEV has a 98 hp, 125 Nm petrol engine and a 215 hp, 258 Nm motor.
- EV hardware: CX-30 has no battery or EV range; eMas 7 PHEV has an 18.4 kWh battery and 83 km EV range.
- Size and luggage space: CX-30 is 4,395 mm long with a 2,655 mm wheelbase and 430-litre boot; eMas 7 PHEV is 4,740 mm long with a 2,755 mm wheelbase and…
- Safety equipment: CX-30 has seven airbags but no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist; eMas 7 PHEV has six airbags, autonomous braking and lane-keeping…
- Warranty: CX-30 gets five years/100,000 km with free service; eMas 7 PHEV gets six years/unlimited mileage plus eight years/160,000 km hybrid-component and…
CX-30
- Seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag.
- Sunroof and head-up display.
- Shorter 4,395 mm body and eight-speaker audio.
- RM12,609 dearer despite having no EV range, AC or DC charging.
- 430-litre boot is 98 litres smaller and there is no rear air-con.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or adaptive cruise control.
eMas 7 PHEV
- 18.4 kWh battery, 83 km EV range, 6.6 kW AC and 30 kW DC charging.
- 528-litre boot, rear air-con and 2,755 mm wheelbase.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction and adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go.
- Six airbags omit the CX-30’s driver’s knee airbag.
- At 4,740 mm long and 1,940 mm wide, it is 345 mm longer and 145 mm wider than the Mazda.
- No sunroof or head-up display, and its sound system has six speakers versus eight.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM122,409 | RM109,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Atkinson Cycle |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 162 hp✓ | 98 hp |
| Torque | 213 Nm✓ | 125 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 83.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 258 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 18.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 83 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 30 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 | — | 8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,395 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,655 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | 1,441 kg | 1,735 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 528 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R16 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R16 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 | — |
| 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Emergency Stop Signal | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 15.4" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (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 with Stop & Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Manual Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service | 8-Year/160,000 km Hybrid and Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 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 & eMas 7 PHEV for sale
CX-30 vs eMas 7 PHEV FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-30 or Proton eMas 7 PHEV better?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV is the better choice for EV running, luggage space and driver assistance, with 83 km EV range, a 528-litre boot and adaptive cruise control. Choose the Mazda CX-30 for its smaller body, seventh airbag, sunroof and head-up display.
What is the price difference?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV costs RM12,609 less than the Mazda CX-30.
Can the Proton eMas 7 PHEV be charged externally?
Yes. The Proton eMas 7 PHEV supports 6.6 kW AC charging and 30 kW DC charging for its 18.4 kWh battery, and also has 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load capability. The Mazda CX-30 has no external charging provision.