Kia Sportage
Kia Sportage
2.0L
RM 150,000
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Mazda CX-3
Mazda CX-3
1.5L Core
RM 115,000
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Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-3 Comparison

The detailed Cars comparison of Kia Sportage and Mazda CX-3, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Kia Sportage priced at RM 150,000 while the Mazda CX-3 Cars has a price tag of RM 115,000. Comparing the technical specifications, Mazda CX-3 engine displacement is 1496 while the Kia Sportage houses a 1999 engine.

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Overview: Sportage vs Mazda CX-3

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 154 hp 114 hp
Engine Displacement 1999 cc 1496 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

3.7/5
23 reviews
4.29/5
49 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Stylish Compact SUV with Everyday Comfort

    One of the most attractive SUVs in its class is the new Kia Sportage. It surprised me how high-class the inside feels, with soft materials, a modern...

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    Imran Oct 09, 2025 for Kia Sportage
  • Small, stylish, and surprisingly lively

    The Mazda CX-3 feels like a playful partner every time I zip through Damansara or Bangsar. It darts straight into the gaps with a sheer confidence...

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    G
    Gilang Dec 12, 2025 for Mazda CX-3

From The Experts

Things we like

Premium appeal

Great comfort

Superb fit and finish

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Smooth ride and sharp handling thanks to G-Vectoring Control and well-tuned suspension

Comprehensive safety features, including ADAS, across all variants

Premium build quality with solid cabin materials and standard leather touches.

 

 

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Things we don't like

Quirky design might not go well with everyone

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Dated exterior and interior design shows its age despite minor updates.

Tight boot space (264 litres) compared to rivals.

Lacks modern conveniences like ventilated seats and wireless Android Auto.

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Dimensions & Capacity

Kerb Weight 1578 kg 1255 kg
Length 4660 mm 4275 mm
Width 1865 mm 1765 mm
Height 1660 mm 1535 mm
Wheel Base 2755 mm 2570 mm
Ground Clearance 181 mm 145 mm
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) -- 48 L
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Engine Details

Engine 2.0L Petrol Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 1.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Fuel Supply System MPI Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Compression Ratio -- 14.0:1
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Performance

Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Engine Displacement 1999 cc 1496 cc
Power 154 hp 114 hp
Torque 192 Nm 149 Nm
RPM At Max Power 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
RPM At Max Torque 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Adjustable Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type Power Electric Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Torsion Beam

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 2WD 2WD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle No No

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 17 Inch 16 Inch
Tyre Size 235/65 R17 215/60 R16
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R17 R16
Spare Tyre Size -- 215/60 R16
Spare Tyre Material -- Alloy
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes No
Side Airbag-Front Yes No
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors No No
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Electric Parking Brake Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor No No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert No No
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
Traction Control -- Yes
Side Airbag-Rear -- No
Knee Airbags -- No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts -- Yes
360 Camera -- No
Emergency Stop Signal -- Yes
Park Assist -- No
Lane Departure Warning System -- No
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes No
Rear A/C Vents Yes --
Heater Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control No No
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes --
Trunk Light Yes --
Automatic Headlamps Yes No
Glove Box Cooling -- No
Ventilated Front Seats -- No
Ventilated Rear Seats -- No
Drive Mode -- Sport Sport
Cruise Control -- Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps -- No
Memory Seats -- No
Head-Up Display -- No
Wireless Charger -- No
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 8 Inch 8 Inch 8 Inch 8 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 6 6 6 6
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Voice Control -- Yes
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size 4.2 Inch 4.2 Inch --
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats No No
Seat Lumbar Support No --
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Foldable Rear Seat Yes 60:40 Split 60:40 Split
Seat Upholstery Fabric Fabric --
Height Adjustable Driver Seat -- Yes
Heated Seats - Front -- No
Heated Seats - Rear -- No
Fabric Upholstery -- Yes
Leather Seats -- No
Folding Table Rear -- No
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes
Rear Window Defogger Yes --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED Halogen Halogen
Taillight Type LED LED Bulb Bulb
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper -- No
Rear Window Washer -- Yes
Daytime Running Lights -- Yes
Headlamps Washer -- No
Fog Lights Front -- No
Fog Lights Rear -- Yes
Sun Roof -- No
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Interior

Ambient Light No --
Sun Visors Yes --

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Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-3 FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-3?

Sportage is priced at RM 150,000 and CX-3 is priced at RM 115,000. Hence CX-3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-3?

The Kia Sportage has power of 154 hp with 192 Nm torque and Mazda CX-3 has power of 114 hp with 149 Nm torque. Thus making Sportage the more powerful as compared to CX-3.

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Which Car has more safety features between Kia Sportage vs Mazda CX-3?

Sportage safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake and Speed Sensing Door Locks

CX-3 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning and Electric Parking Brake

The Kia Sportage has higher number of sefety features than CX-3, hence Kia Sportage is more safer than Mazda CX-3.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Sportage vs CX-3?

Sportage comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light and Automatic Headlamps

CX-3 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear and Rear Reading Lamp

The Kia Sportage has higher number of comfort features than CX-3, hence Kia Sportage is more comfortable than Mazda CX-3.

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Which Car has Higher ground clearance between Sportage vs CX-3?

The Sportage comes with a ground clearance of 181 mm , on the other hand the CX-3 comes with a ground clearance of 145 mm , hence the Kia Sportage has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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What is Sportage vs CX-3 dimension size comparison?

The Sportage dimension are 4660 mm length, 1865 mm width, 1660 mm height while the CX-3 Dimensions are 4275 mm length, 1765 mm width, 1535 mm height. Hence, the Sportage is more longer, Sportage is more wider and Sportage is more higher.

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