In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-3 when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
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 value for money and long-term maintenance costs.

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

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, and safety features are quite comprehensive for this class. New cars nowadays generally have good safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this point.

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

Both Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-3 are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with the better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is the most important.

In general, both Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-3 are quite 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 test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending some time on research will never be wrong.