In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Yaris Cross 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.
Toyota Yaris Cross OTR price in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with 2 versions in total, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
Mazda CX-3 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 126,159 - 139,159, with 2 versions in total, including 2023 2.0L High (RM 139,159), 2023 2.0L Plus (RM 126,159), etc.
In terms of price, 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 can already meet daily needs. But also note, the fewer thousand dollars cheaper, there might be trade-offs in equipment, it depends on your needs.

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

Toyota Yaris Cross safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.
Mazda CX-3 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense.
Both cars have the same safety rating. In this class, safety equipment is quite complete. New cars nowadays don't lack safety, no need to worry too much about this.

Toyota Yaris Cross uses FWD drive method.
Mazda CX-3 uses FWD drive method.
Both cars have the same drive method, both are FWD. Daily driving experience will not have too much difference.

Overall, Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-3 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.