Honda CR-V or Mazda CX-3: Which is more suitable for Malaysian families?

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Honda CR-V 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 on research.

Price and Versions

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, Mazda CX-3's starting price is RM 52,041 cheaper than Honda CR-V. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not significant. The key is to look at overall value for money and long-term maintenance costs.

Honda CR-V Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

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.

The safety ratings for both cars are the same, safety features are quite complete within this class. New cars nowadays generally have good safety, no need to worry too much about this point.

Honda CR-V Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Space and Comfort

Honda CR-V body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.

Mazda CX-3 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.

The dimensions of the two cars are almost identical, with little difference in interior space. For this class of cars, it is more than enough for daily use.

Honda CR-V Exterior Image 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Maintenance and Service

Honda CR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Mazda CX-3 warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Mazda CX-3 Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Conclusion

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