In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-3 when choosing a car. These two models 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. There are 2 variants in total, 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. There are 2 variants in total, including 2023 2.0L High (RM 139,159), 2023 2.0L Plus (RM 126,159), etc.
Looking at the price, Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 26,259 cheaper at the starting price compared to Mazda CX-3. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But note that the savings of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-3 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, 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, both cars have enough power and won't feel lacking.

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

Toyota Yaris Cross body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Mazda CX-3 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
Regarding space, Mazda CX-3's body is 100 mm longer than Toyota Yaris Cross, offering an advantage in seating space. However, Toyota Yaris Cross is more flexible for parking in the city. There are trade-offs.

Toyota Yaris Cross uses FWD drive type.
Mazda CX-3 uses FWD drive type.
Both cars use the same drive type, both are FWD, there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

Overall, 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 recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test-driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big thing, spending some time researching is never wrong.