In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V 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.
Honda CR-V's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200) etc.
Mazda CX-3's 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 Mazda CX-3 is RM 52,041 cheaper than Honda CR-V. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not significant; the key is to look at the overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Honda CR-V is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.0 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, Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 hp more than Mazda CX-3's 1.5L Turbo, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Mazda CX-3's fuel consumption might be more friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too big.

Honda CR-V body length is 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
Mazda CX-3 body length is 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
The dimensions of the two cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. Cars in this class are more than enough for daily use.

Honda CR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mazda CX-3 warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-3 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that you do your research well, compare quotes from several dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never go wrong.
