In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-3 when choosing a car. Both 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.
The OTR price of Toyota Yaris Cross in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with a total of 2 variants, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
The OTR price of Mazda CX-3 in Malaysia is RM 126,159 - 139,159, with a total of 2 variants, including 2023 2.0L High (RM 139,159), 2023 2.0L Plus (RM 126,159), etc.
From the price perspective, the starting price of Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 26,259 cheaper than Mazda CX-3. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. But also note, the few thousand difference in price might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-3 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Regarding performance, Mazda CX-3's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Toyota Yaris Cross's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient and you won't feel underpowered.

Toyota Yaris Cross body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Mazda CX-3 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
In terms of space, Mazda CX-3's body is 100 mm longer than Toyota Yaris Cross, offering an advantage in passenger space. However, Toyota Yaris Cross is slightly more flexible for parking in the city, each has its trade-offs.

Toyota Yaris Cross 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.

In general, both Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-3 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.