In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-3 when choosing a car.
The OTR price of Honda CR-V in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200), etc.
The OTR price of Mazda CX-3 in Malaysia is RM 126,159 - 139,159, with a total of 2 versions, including 2023 2.0L High (RM 139,159), 2023 2.0L Plus (RM 126,159), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Mazda CX-3 is RM 52,041 cheaper than Honda CR-V. To be honest, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not really significant, the key is to look at overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage costs.

Honda CR-V is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-3 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the 2.0L 4-cyl of Honda CR-V has 30 more horsepower than the 1.5L Turbo of Mazda CX-3, giving more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Mazda CX-3's fuel consumption might be friendlier, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too large.

Honda CR-V body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
Mazda CX-3 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. For cars of this class, daily use is completely sufficient.

Honda CR-V uses FWD drive configuration.
Mazda CX-3 uses FWD drive configuration.
Both cars have the same drive configuration, both are FWD, and there won't be too much difference in daily driving feel.

Overall, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-3 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from several car dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing homework will definitely not be wrong.