Verdict
At RM122,409, the Mazda CX-30 costs RM591 less than the RM123,000 Toyota Hiace, yet it is the far better fit for five occupants: 162 hp, a six-speed automatic, 430-litre boot and seven airbags. Its RM439 annual road tax is also RM396 lower. The Hiace answers a different brief, with 260 Nm available from 1,600 rpm, all-wheel drive, a 70-litre tank and just two seats. For a Malaysian buyer carrying people rather than working around a commercial vehicle layout, the Mazda is the clear choice.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you need five seats, a 162 hp automatic drivetrain and substantially stronger safety equipment for RM591 less.
Pick the Toyota Hiace if its two-seat commercial layout, 260 Nm at 1,600 rpm, all-wheel drive and 70-litre fuel tank matter more than passenger-car equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-30 RM122,409; Toyota Hiace RM123,000.
- Power and torque: Mazda CX-30 162 hp and 213 Nm; Toyota Hiace 101 hp and 260 Nm.
- Transmission and driveline: Mazda CX-30 six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive; Toyota Hiace five-speed manual, all-wheel drive.
- Seating and boot: Mazda CX-30 five seats and 430 litres; Toyota Hiace two seats and no boot-space figure.
- Safety: Mazda CX-30 has seven airbags and stability control; Toyota Hiace has two airbags and no stability control.
- Annual road tax and fuel tank: Mazda CX-30 RM439 and 51 litres; Toyota Hiace RM835 and 70 litres.
CX-30
- Five seats and a 430-litre boot.
- 162 hp with a six-speed automatic.
- Seven airbags, stability control, reverse camera and LED headlamps.
- 213 Nm arrives at 4,000 rpm versus the Hiace's 260 Nm at 1,600 rpm.
- Front-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive.
- 51-litre fuel tank versus 70 litres.
Hiace
- 260 Nm from 1,600 rpm.
- All-wheel drive and a 70-litre fuel tank.
- Rear air vents with blower and a full-size spare wheel.
- 101 hp versus the CX-30's 162 hp.
- Two seats versus five, with no stated boot capacity.
- Two airbags and no stability control versus seven airbags and stability control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM122,409✓ | RM123,000 |
| Body type | SUV | Commercial |
| Segment | C-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM835 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Common-rail Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 162 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 101 hp at 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 260 Nm at 1,600 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 83.5 mm × 91.2 mm | 92 mm × 93.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 18.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | 5 Speed Manual |
| Gears | 6 | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 6.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,395 mm | 4,695 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm | 2,285 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,655 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Weight | 1,441 kg | 1,890 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R16 | 195R15C |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R16 | 195R15C |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size 15" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 15" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 15" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control Plus | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 4 stars — With 2 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | Emergency Stop Signal | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Convenience Notes | 7" TFT LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 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 & Hiace for sale
CX-30 vs Hiace FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-30 or Toyota Hiace better?
The Mazda CX-30 is better for carrying up to five people, with 162 hp, an automatic gearbox, 430 litres of boot space and seven airbags. The Toyota Hiace is the choice only if its two-seat commercial format, AWD and 260 Nm low-rpm torque are required.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-30 is RM591 cheaper than the Toyota Hiace. Its annual road tax is also RM396 lower, at RM439 versus RM835.
Which has stronger low-rpm pulling power?
The Toyota Hiace does. Its 260 Nm peak torque arrives at 1,600 rpm, while the Mazda CX-30 makes 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The Mazda counters with 162 hp, compared with the Hiace's 101 hp.
