In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X90 and Mazda CX-3 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.
The OTR price of the Proton X90 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800. There are 4 versions in total, including the 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800), etc.
The OTR price of the Mazda CX-3 in Malaysia is RM 126,159 - 139,159. There are 2 versions in total, including the 2023 2.0L High (RM 139,159), 2023 2.0L Plus (RM 126,159), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Proton X90 is indeed RM 19,359 cheaper than the Mazda CX-3. If your budget is limited, the Proton entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand cheaper might have trade-offs in equipment, it depends on your specific needs.

Proton X90 comes with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-3 comes with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain system, the driving feel is basically the same. Fuel consumption is also similar, no need to worry too much about this point.

The Proton X90 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The Mazda CX-3 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, safety equipment in this level is considered very complete. New cars nowadays have good safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-3 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both cars have the same warranty conditions, no need to worry about this. Actual maintenance cost depends on the brand's service network and parts prices, suggest asking real owners in car owner groups for experience.

Overall, Proton X90 and Mazda CX-3 are both quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.