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Choose Perodua Aruz or Mazda CX-3? An Analysis from Five Aspects to Help You

2026-07-16 13:40:01
AdventureMaster
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In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Aruz and Mazda CX-3 when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

Perodua Aruz OTR price in Malaysia is RM 72,900 - 77,900, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L X (RM 72,900), 1.5L AV (RM 77,900), etc.

Mazda CX-3 OTR price 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.

In terms of price, the starting price of Perodua Aruz is indeed RM 53,259 cheaper than Mazda CX-3. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand difference might involve trade-offs in features, specifically depending on your needs.

Perodua Aruz Exterior Shot 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

Perodua Aruz is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.

Mazda CX-3 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo engine, 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 Perodua Aruz's 1.5L 4-cylinder. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel underpowered.

Perodua Aruz Exterior Shot 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

Perodua Aruz safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .

Mazda CX-3 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense.

Both cars have the same safety rating. In this segment, safety features are considered quite comprehensive. New cars nowadays generally have good safety, so no need to worry too much about this.

Perodua Aruz Exterior Shot 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Configuration and Technology

Perodua Aruz adopts FWD drive mode.

Mazda CX-3 adopts FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have much difference.

Mazda CX-3 Exterior Shot 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Conclusion

In general, both Perodua Aruz and Mazda CX-3 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework well, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not be a mistake.

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