Mazda CX-3 vs Mitsubishi Xforce
Verdict
These are close on price, with the Mitsubishi Xforce only RM2,060 dearer at RM109,980 against the Mazda CX-3’s RM107,920. The Mazda is the keener mechanical play: 114 hp and 149 Nm beat the Mitsubishi’s 104 hp and 141 Nm, and it uses a conventional automatic. But the Xforce is the bigger, more practical B-SUV, with a 2,650 mm wheelbase, 410-litre boot and four airbags versus the CX-3’s 2,570 mm, 350 litres and two airbags.
Pick the Mazda CX-3 if you want the lower price, stronger 1.5 litre output and a conventional automatic over maximum boot space.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xforce if you want the larger body, longer wheelbase, bigger boot and extra airbags, and can accept less power.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-3 RM107,920; Mitsubishi Xforce RM109,980
- Output: Mazda CX-3 114 hp/149 Nm; Mitsubishi Xforce 104 hp/141 Nm
- Gearbox: Mazda CX-3 conventional automatic; Mitsubishi Xforce CVT automatic
- Size: Mazda CX-3 4,275/1,765/1,535 mm; Mitsubishi Xforce 4,390/1,810/1,660 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: Mazda CX-3 2,570 mm/350 L; Mitsubishi Xforce 2,650 mm/410 L
- Airbags: Mazda CX-3 2; Mitsubishi Xforce 4
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 107,920✓ | RM 109,980 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,496 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 114 hp✓ | 104 hp |
| Torque | 149 Nm✓ | 141 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,275 mm | 4,390 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,535 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Boot space | 350 L | 410 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 48 L | 42 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 4✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
CX-3
- More power and torque
- Lower price by RM2,060
- Larger 48-litre fuel tank
- Smaller 350-litre boot
- Only two airbags
- Shorter 2,570 mm wheelbase
Xforce
- Bigger 410-litre boot
- Longer 2,650 mm wheelbase
- Four airbags
- Less power and torque
- Smaller 42-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM2,060 more
CX-3 vs Xforce FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-3 or Mitsubishi Xforce better?
The Mazda CX-3 is better for performance on paper, with 114 hp and 149 Nm. The Mitsubishi Xforce is better for space and safety kit on paper, with a 410-litre boot and four airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Xforce costs RM109,980, while the Mazda CX-3 costs RM107,920. That makes the Xforce RM2,060 more expensive.
Which SUV has the bigger boot?
The Mitsubishi Xforce has the bigger boot at 410 litres. The Mazda CX-3 has 350 litres, so the Xforce gives you an extra 60 litres of cargo capacity.