In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Mazda CX-3 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. Both 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 the 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.
The OTR price of the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000) etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Mazda CX-3 is indeed RM 33,591 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV. If your budget is limited, the Mazda entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But keep in mind, those few thousand cheaper may involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

The Mazda CX-3 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Hybrid has 30 more hp than the Mazda CX-3's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily driving in the city, both cars have enough power and you won't feel lacking power.

The Mazda CX-3 car body length is 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV car body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
In terms of space, the Mazda CX-3's body is 100 mm longer than the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV, the seating space inside will be slightly more spacious, especially the rear seat legroom. If you often carry family or need to put a stroller, a slightly larger body is indeed more practical.

The Mazda CX-3 uses FWD drive type.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV uses FWD drive type.
The drive type of both cars is the same, both are FWD, there won't be a big difference in daily driving feel.
Overall, both the Mazda CX-3 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are quite good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from a few dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research is definitely not wrong.