Mazda 3 Liftback
Mazda 3 Liftback
1.5G High Plus
 
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Mazda CX-3
Mazda CX-3
1.5L Core
RM 115,000
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Mazda 3 Liftback vs Mazda CX-3 Comparison

The detailed Cars comparison of Mazda 3 Liftback and Mazda CX-3, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Mazda 3 Liftback priced at RM 165,000 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 Mazda 3 Liftback houses a 1496 engine.

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Overview: 3 Liftback vs Mazda CX-3

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 118 hp 114 hp
Engine Displacement 1496 cc 1496 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.33/5
36 reviews
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49 reviews
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    Driving the Mazda 3-Hatchback around Penang’s coastal bends instantly reminded me why I loved well-tuned compacts at the first place. The steering...

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    sabrina Dec 12, 2025 for Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • 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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    Gilang Dec 12, 2025 for Mazda CX-3

From The Experts

Things we like

High equipment and safety levels

Engine is not only powerful but fun to drive and efficient

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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

No diesel engine is available

Rear seat could have been slightly upright

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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

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 51 L 48 L
Kerb Weight 1382 kg 1255 kg
Length 4460 mm 4275 mm
Width 1795 mm 1765 mm
Height 1435 mm 1535 mm
Wheel Base 2725 mm 2570 mm
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Ground Clearance -- 145 mm
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Engine Details

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

Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Engine Displacement 1496 cc 1496 cc
Power 118 hp 114 hp
Torque 153 Nm 149 Nm
RPM At Max Power 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
RPM At Max Torque 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type Electric 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 Torsion Beam Torsion Beam

Transmission

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

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 18 Inch 16 Inch
Tyre Size 215/45 R18 215/60 R16
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R18 R16
Spare Tyre Size -- 215/60 R16
Spare Tyre Material -- Alloy
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Safety

Advance Safety Feature Lane Keep Assist Lane Keep Assist --
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes No
Side Airbag-Front Yes No
Knee Airbags Yes No
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front 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 Yes No
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera No No
Emergency Stop Signal Yes Yes
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Electric Parking Brake Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor Yes No
Lane Departure Warning System Yes No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes No
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
Side Airbag-Rear -- No
Park Assist -- 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 Yes 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
Memory Seats Yes No
Head-Up Display Yes No
Wireless Charger 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
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 10.25 Inch 10.25 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 8 8 6 6
Navigation System Yes --
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes 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 7 Inch 7 Inch --
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes No
Seat Lumbar Support Yes --
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 Leather Leather --
Leather-Wrapped Gear Knob 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
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes No
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes
Rear Window Washer Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights LED LED Yes
Taillight Type LED LED Bulb Bulb
Fog Lights Rear LED LED Yes
Sun Roof No No
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Headlamps Washer -- No
Fog Lights Front -- No
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes --

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Mazda 3 Liftback vs Mazda CX-3 FAQs

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

The Mazda 3 Liftback has power of 118 hp with 153 Nm torque and Mazda CX-3 has power of 114 hp with 149 Nm torque. Thus making 3 Liftback the more powerful as compared to CX-3.

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

3 Liftback safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Knee Airbags, 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, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Electric Parking Brake, Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert 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 Mazda 3 Liftback has higher number of sefety features than CX-3, hence Mazda 3 Liftback is more safer than Mazda CX-3.

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

3 Liftback 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, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps, Memory Seats, Head-Up Display and Wireless Charger

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

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What is 3 Liftback vs CX-3 dimension size comparison?

The 3 Liftback dimension are 4460 mm length, 1795 mm width, 1435 mm height while the CX-3 Dimensions are 4275 mm length, 1765 mm width, 1535 mm height. Hence, the 3 Liftback is more longer, 3 Liftback is more wider and CX-3 is more higher.

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