Verdict
The Mazda CX-3 costs RM107,920 against the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door’s RM199,950, leaving a substantial RM92,030 gap. For most Malaysian buyers, the Mazda makes the clearer daily-use case: its 114 hp/149 Nm 1.5 litre, six-speed automatic, five seats and 350-litre boot all beat the Jimny’s 100 hp/130 Nm, four-speed auto, four seats and 211 litres. The Suzuki counters with all-wheel drive and low-range four-wheel drive, plus LED projector headlamps and a full-size spare. Buy it for that specialised hardware, not space or outright value.
Pick the Mazda CX-3 if you want five seats, a 350-litre boot, stronger 114 hp/149 Nm output and a five-year/100,000 km warranty for far less money.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if part-time four-wheel drive with low range, a full-size spare and its shorter 3,985 mm body matter more than price, passenger capacity and luggage room.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-3 RM107,920; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950.
- Power and torque: Mazda CX-3 114 hp and 149 Nm; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 100 hp and 130 Nm.
- Transmission and driveline: Mazda CX-3 six-speed automatic with front-wheel drive; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door four-speed automatic with all-wheel drive.
- Seating and boot space: Mazda CX-3 five seats and 350 litres; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door four seats and 211 litres.
- Warranty: Mazda CX-3 five years/100,000 km with free service; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door three years/100,000 km.
CX-3
- RM92,030 cheaper
- Five seats and a 350-litre boot
- More power and torque with a six-speed automatic
- Front-wheel drive instead of the Jimny’s all-wheel-drive system with low range
- Halogen reflector headlamps instead of LED projectors
- Space-saver spare instead of a full-size 15-inch alloy spare
Jimny 5-Door
- All-wheel drive with low-range four-wheel drive
- LED projector headlamps and front foglamps
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare wheel
- RM92,030 more expensive
- Only four seats and a 211-litre boot
- Less powerful 100 hp/130 Nm engine and a four-speed automatic
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM107,920✓ | RM199,950 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | 114 hp✓ | 100 hp |
| Torque | 149 Nm✓ | 130 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 74.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive with Sport mode | 4AT |
| Gears | 6 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 17.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,275 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,535 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Weight | 1,301 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 48 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 350 litres✓ | 211 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R16 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R16 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005A | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory function | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 front, 2 USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.0" Touchscreen MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and 6 Speakers | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service | — |
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.
Used CX-3 & Jimny 5-Door for sale
CX-3 vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-3 or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The Mazda CX-3 is better for normal daily use, carrying five people and luggage, with 114 hp, 149 Nm and a 350-litre boot. The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is the better choice only if its all-wheel drive and low-range four-wheel drive are essential.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM92,030 more than the Mazda CX-3. That gap does not buy more seats, boot space, power or a longer warranty; it buys the Jimny’s four-wheel-drive hardware and related equipment.
Which has the better warranty?
The Mazda CX-3 has the longer five-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty and includes free service. The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has a three-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty.