In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-3 when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Honda CR-V's OTR price 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.
Mazda CX-3's OTR price 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. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not that significant; the key is to look at the overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Honda CR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
Mazda CX-3's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense.
Both cars have the same safety rating. In this class, safety features are quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays have good safety, so no need to worry too much about this.

Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive mode.
Mazda CX-3 adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, so there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

Honda CR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-3 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-3 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big thing, spending some time on research will never be wrong.