2021 Chevrolet Trax vs 2021 Mazda CX-3

2021 Chevrolet Trax

2021 Mazda CX-3

#7 in Small SUVs

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Trax AWD 4-Door LS	23	30	$21,227	$22,020
Trax AWD 4-Door LT	23	30	$22,962	$23,820
Trax FWD 4-Door LS	24	32	$20,629	$21,400
Trax FWD 4-Door LT	24	32	$22,364	$23,200

Sport AWD

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,227

$21,566

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,020

$22,190

Monthly Payment Estimate

$367 / month

$370 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.2

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you need a spacious new vehicle for the tiniest of parking spaces (and budgets), the Trax is an acceptable but mediocre contender.

The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is a small but well-equipped crossover available in only base Sport trim.

TCC Likes

Affordable price
Bigger inside than it looks
All-wheel drive is available

Good city car
Good fuel economy
Good value

TCC Dislikes

Dull driving experience
Lacks some key safety features
Muddled styling and plain look

Cramped rear seat
One trim, few options
Aggravating infotainment

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicle

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

50.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

41.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.8

87.6

Front Hip Room (in)

51.7

52.3

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

38.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

50.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

53.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

37.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

60.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

59.9

Wheelbase (in)

100.6

101.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.9

69.6

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.2

6.1

Length, Overall (in)

167.2

168.3

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

29.3

30.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.7

17.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

57.0

56.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

48.4

42.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

39.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.1

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

- TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RAJ

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P205/70R16

P215/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

RAJ

Front Tire Size

P205/70R16

P215/60HR16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3267

2994

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

100

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

177 @ 2000-4000

146 @ 2800

Engine Order Code

LE2

Displacement

1.4L/- TBD -

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

155 @ 5600

148 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

MNK

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

4.33

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.55

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.45

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.02

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Trax

Mazda CX-3

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.8

6.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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