In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare 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 save you time on research.
The OTR price of Toyota Yaris Cross in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with a total of 2 versions, 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 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 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 note that the few thousand dollars cheaper may involve trade-offs in features, depending 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 and won't feel lacking.

The safety rating of Toyota Yaris Cross is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.
The safety rating of Mazda CX-3 is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense.
Both cars have the same safety rating; safety features in this class are quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays don't have poor safety, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

Toyota Yaris Cross 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.

Overall, Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-3 are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly 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 researching is never wrong.