In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Fortuner 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.
The OTR price of Toyota Fortuner in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880, with a total of 3 versions, including 2024 2.8T VRZ Diesel (RM 241,880), 2024 2.7L SRZ Petrol (RM 202,880), 2024 2.4L Standard Diesel (RM 195,880), 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 Mazda CX-3 is RM 69,721 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. To be honest, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand doesn't count as much. The key is to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

The Toyota Fortuner is powered by a 2.5L Diesel engine, producing 187 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.5 L/100km.
The Mazda CX-3 is powered by a 1.5L Turbo engine, producing 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 47 more horsepower than the Mazda CX-3's 1.5L Turbo, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on the highway. However, the Mazda CX-3 might have more friendly fuel consumption, and the difference in daily city commuting would not be too significant.

The Toyota Fortuner uses FWD drive mode.
The Mazda CX-3 uses FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, and there won't be much difference in daily driving feel.

Toyota Fortuner comes with a 5-year/unlimited mileage warranty, with service intervals every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-3 comes with a 5-year/150,000km warranty, with service intervals every 10,000km or 6 months.

Both the Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-3 are mainstream choices in the Malaysia market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is the most important.

Overall, both the Toyota Fortuner and Mazda CX-3 are quite good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, and spending some time on research will never be wrong.