Mazda CX-3
Mazda CX-3
1.5L Core
RM 115,000
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Perodua Ativa
Perodua Ativa
1.0L Turbo X (Metallic)
RM 62,500
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Mazda CX-3 vs Perodua Ativa Comparison

The detailed Cars comparison of Mazda CX-3 and Perodua Ativa, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Mazda CX-3 priced at RM 115,000 while the Perodua Ativa Cars has a price tag of RM 62,500. Comparing the technical specifications, Perodua Ativa engine displacement is 998 while the Mazda CX-3 houses a 1496 engine.

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Overview: Mazda CX-3 vs Ativa

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Engine Displacement 1496 cc 998 cc
Power 114 hp 98 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.29/5
49 reviews
4.18/5
45 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • 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
  • The compact turbo that doesn’t feel compact

    The Ativa’s 1.0L engine is serious fun— the little torque bursts turn highway merges surprisingly thrilling and lively. The floating infotainment...

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    Ikmal Dec 05, 2025 for Perodua D55L

From The Experts

Things we like

 

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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  • Impressive fuel economy
  • Nice exterior styling
  • Updated safety equipment
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Things we don't like

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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  • Engine sometimes lacks power
  • Steering wheel lacks adjustment
  • Infotainment unit not entirely user-friendly
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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 48 L 36 L
Kerb Weight 1255 kg 1020 kg
Length 4275 mm 4065 mm
Width 1765 mm 1710 mm
Height 1535 mm 1635 mm
Wheel Base 2570 mm 2525 mm
Ground Clearance 145 mm 200 mm
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Cargo Volume -- 303 L
Front Tread -- 1475 mm
Rear Tread -- 1470 mm
Turning Radius -- 4.9 m
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Engine Details

Engine 1.5L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 1.0L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinder 12 Valve
Fuel Supply System Direct Injection --
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Compression Ratio 14.0:1 --
Turbocharger/Supercharger -- Turbocharged
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Performance

Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Engine Displacement 1496 cc 998 cc
Power 114 hp 98 hp
Torque 149 Nm 140 Nm
RPM At Max Power 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
RPM At Max Torque 4000 RPM 2400-4000 RPM
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Steering

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

Suspension & Brakes

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

Transmission

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

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch 16 Inch
Tyre Size 215/60 R16 205/65 R16
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R16 R16
Spare Tyre Size 215/60 R16 205/65 R16
Spare Tyre Material Alloy 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
Traction Control Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags No Yes
Side Airbag-Front No Yes
Side Airbag-Rear No --
Knee Airbags No No
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts 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 No
360 Camera No --
Emergency Stop Signal Yes Yes
Park Assist No No
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 --
Blind Spot monitor No No
Lane Departure Warning System No Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert No No
Advance Safety Feature -- Pre-Collision Warning, Pre-Collision Braking, Pedal Misoperation Control, Front Departure Alert, Lane Departure Prevention Pre-Collision Warning, Pre-Collision Braking, Pedal Misoperation Control, Front Departure Alert, Lane Departure Prevention
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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 No No
Glove Box Cooling No --
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats No No
Ventilated Rear Seats No No
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Drive Mode Sport Sport --
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes No
Adaptive Cruise Control No No
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes --
Automatic Headlamps No No
Follow Me Home Headlamps No Yes
Memory Seats No No
Head-Up Display No No
Wireless Charger No No
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 8 Inch 8 Inch --
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes No
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 4 4
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No Yes
Voice Control Yes No
Touch Screen 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

Seats & Upholstery

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

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes No
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 No --
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes
Rear Window Washer Yes --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type Halogen Halogen LED LED
Daytime Running Lights Yes --
Taillight Type Bulb Bulb LED LED
Headlamps Washer No No
Fog Lights Front No No
Fog Lights Rear Yes --
Sun Roof No --
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Roof Carrier -- No
Roof Rail -- No
Rear Spoiler -- Yes
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Interior

Ambient Light -- No

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Mazda CX-3 vs Perodua Ativa FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Mazda CX-3 vs Perodua Ativa?

CX-3 is priced at RM 115,000 and Ativa is priced at RM 62,500. Hence Ativa is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

The Mazda CX-3 has power of 114 hp with 149 Nm torque and Perodua Ativa has power of 98 hp with 140 Nm torque. Thus making CX-3 the more powerful as compared to Ativa.

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

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

Ativa 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, 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, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning and Lane Departure Warning System

The Mazda CX-3 and Perodua Ativa both have same Safety Features.

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

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

Ativa comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear and Follow Me Home Headlamps

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

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

The CX-3 comes with a ground clearance of 145 mm , on the other hand the Ativa comes with a ground clearance of 200 mm , hence the Perodua Ativa has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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What is CX-3 vs Ativa dimension size comparison?

The CX-3 dimension are 4275 mm length, 1765 mm width, 1535 mm height while the Ativa Dimensions are 4065 mm length, 1710 mm width, 1635 mm height. Hence, the CX-3 is more longer, CX-3 is more wider and Ativa is more higher.

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