In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Perodua Aruz and Mazda CX-3 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 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.
The 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 Perodua Aruz starting price is indeed RM 53,259 cheaper than the Mazda CX-3. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. However, be aware that those few thousand in savings might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Perodua Aruz is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-3 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Mazda CX-3's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower compared to Perodua Aruz's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel underpowered.

Perodua Aruz's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include.
Mazda CX-3's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense.
Both cars have the same safety rating, and safety features in this segment are quite comprehensive. New cars today generally have good safety standards, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

The Perodua Aruz body length is 4400 mm, with a trunk of 400 L.
The Mazda CX-3 body length is 4500 mm, with a trunk of 450 L.
In terms of space, Mazda CX-3's body is 100 mm longer than the Perodua Aruz, giving it an advantage in seating space. However, the Perodua Aruz is slightly more flexible for parking in the city; both have their trade-offs.

Perodua Aruz warranty is 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-3 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both cars have the same warranty conditions, so no need to worry about this aspect. Actual maintenance costs depend on the brand's service network and parts prices; it is recommended to ask real owners in car owner groups for their experience.

In general, both Perodua Aruz 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 suggest you do your research, compare quotes from multiple dealers, and then test drive before making the final decision. Buying a car is a major decision; spending time on research will never be wrong.