Verdict
For the Malaysian buyer who needs room and equipment, the Proton X70 is the more practical cross-shop: its 515-litre boot is 85 litres larger, and it has 178 hp and 290 Nm against the Mazda CX-30’s 162 hp and 213 Nm. The CX-30 counters with a quoted 6.4 L/100 km, a head-up display, sunroof and seven airbags including a driver’s knee airbag. The X70 is 137 mm longer and brings rear air-con vents, but the Mazda is 134 kg lighter and carries a five-year/100,000-km free-service package.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you want the quoted 6.4 L/100 km economy, a head-up display and a seventh airbag including knee protection.
Pick the Proton X70 if you need the larger 515-litre boot, stronger 178 hp/290 Nm output and more cabin convenience equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-30 RM122,409; Proton X70 RM106,800.
- Output: Mazda CX-30 162 hp and 213 Nm; Proton X70 178 hp and 290 Nm.
- Boot space: Mazda CX-30 430 litres; Proton X70 515 litres.
- Dimensions: Mazda CX-30 4,395 mm long and 1,540 mm tall; Proton X70 4,532 mm long and 1,694 mm tall.
- Safety airbags: Mazda CX-30 seven including a driver’s knee airbag; Proton X70 six.
- Warranty mileage: Mazda CX-30 100,000 km over five years; Proton X70 unlimited mileage over five years.
CX-30
- Quoted fuel consumption of 6.4 L/100 km.
- Seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag.
- Head-up display and tilt-and-slide sunroof.
- RM15,609 more expensive.
- 430-litre boot is 85 litres smaller.
- Less power and torque: 162 hp/213 Nm versus 178 hp/290 Nm.
X70
- 515-litre boot and a 60-litre fuel tank.
- 178 hp and 290 Nm from its 1.5-litre turbo engine.
- 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, rear air-con vents and ventilated front seats.
- Six airbags, versus seven in the CX-30.
- No quoted fuel-consumption figure.
- No head-up display or sunroof.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM122,409 | RM106,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 162 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 290 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 83.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission with Manual Mode |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Geely |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,395 mm | 4,532 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,655 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Weight | 1,441 kg | 1,575 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | 515 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R16 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R16 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| 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 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Emergency Stop Signal | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Air Purifier System & Air Ionizer |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 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 | 12.3" Touchscreen Atlas OS Infotainment System with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, eSIM, Voice Control and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button with Remote Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| 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 with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 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.
Used CX-30 & X70 for sale
CX-30 vs X70 FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-30 or Proton X70 better?
The Proton X70 is better for space, output and convenience equipment, with a 515-litre boot and 178 hp/290 Nm. Choose the Mazda CX-30 for its quoted 6.4 L/100 km consumption, head-up display, sunroof and seventh airbag.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-30 costs RM15,609 more than the Proton X70: RM122,409 against RM106,800.
Which has the better warranty?
The Proton X70 has the stronger mileage cover: five years with unlimited mileage. The Mazda CX-30 also has five years of cover, capped at 100,000 km, but includes five-year/100,000-km free service.