Verdict
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV costs RM12,609 less at RM109,800, yet brings an 18.4 kWh battery, 83 km EV range and 30 kW DC charging. It is also 345 mm longer, 145 mm wider and has a 528-litre boot, so it will ask more of tight Malaysian parking spaces. The Mazda CX-30 is the tidier 4,395 mm alternative and its 162 hp, 213 Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine beats the Proton’s 98 hp, 125 Nm petrol unit, but the Proton’s 215 hp motor, adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking make it the more richly specified family choice.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you want a more compact SUV with seven airbags, a sunroof and head-up display.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 PHEV if you can use its 83 km EV range and want more cabin space, a 528-litre boot and active safety aids for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-30 RM122,409; Proton eMas 7 PHEV RM109,800.
- Length and wheelbase: Mazda CX-30 4,395 mm and 2,655 mm; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 4,740 mm and 2,755 mm.
- Boot space: Mazda CX-30 430 litres; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 528 litres.
- Wheels: Mazda CX-30 16-inch alloys with 215/65R16 tyres; Proton eMas 7 PHEV 18-inch alloys with 225/55R18 tyres.
- Airbags: Mazda CX-30 seven; Proton eMas 7 PHEV six.
- Electrified hardware: Mazda CX-30 has no traction motor or battery; Proton eMas 7 PHEV has a 215 hp, 258 Nm motor and 18.4 kWh battery.
CX-30
- Seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag
- Sunroof and head-up display
- More compact 4,395 mm length
- No autonomous braking or collision warning
- No lane-keeping steering correction or adaptive cruise control
- 430-litre boot is 98 litres smaller
eMas 7 PHEV
- 83 km EV range from an 18.4 kWh battery
- Autonomous braking, collision warning and adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go
- 528-litre boot and rear air-con
- Six airbags versus the Mazda’s seven
- No sunroof or head-up display
- 1,735 kg kerb weight is 294 kg higher
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM122,409 | RM109,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| 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 at 6,000 rpm✓ | 98 hp |
| Torque | 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm✓ | 125 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 83.5 mm × 91.2 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) | 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 | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 6 (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-equipped family SUV, with 83 km EV range, a larger 528-litre boot, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control. Choose the Mazda CX-30 for its smaller footprint, seventh airbag, sunroof and head-up display.
What is the price difference?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV is RM12,609 cheaper than the Mazda CX-30. That gap also brings the Proton an 18.4 kWh battery, 83 km EV range, 30 kW DC charging and a larger boot.
Which one has more space?
The Proton eMas 7 PHEV has more space on the figures: it is 345 mm longer, 145 mm wider, 145 mm taller, and has a 100 mm longer wheelbase. Its boot holds 528 litres against the Mazda CX-30’s 430 litres.
