In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers often compare the Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-3 when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in terms of price and positioning. Today, we will conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of the Toyota Yaris Cross in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900. There are 2 versions in total, including the 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
The OTR price of the Mazda CX-3 in Malaysia is RM 126,159 - 139,159. There are 2 versions in total, including the 2023 2.0L High (RM 139,159), 2023 2.0L Plus (RM 126,159), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 26,259 cheaper than the Mazda CX-3. If your budget is limited, the Toyota entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. However, note that the savings of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

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

The Toyota Yaris Cross has a warranty of 5 years/unlimited mileage, with service intervals every 10,000 km or 6 months.
The Mazda CX-3 has a warranty of 5 years/150,000 km, with service intervals every 10,000 km or 6 months.

Both the Toyota Yaris Cross 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 should prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, we recommend test driving both; hands-on experience is the most important.

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