2017 FIAT 500X vs 2017 Mazda CX-3

2017 FIAT 500X

2017 Mazda CX-3

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FWD Pop

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD Pop	25	33	$19,895	$19,995
FWD Trekking	22	30	$22,677	$23,350
FWD Urbana Edition	22	30	$22,677	$23,350
AWD Pop	21	29	$23,634	$23,890
FWD Lounge	22	30	$24,351	$25,150
AWD Trekking	21	29	$24,494	$25,250
AWD Urbana Edition	21	29	$24,494	$25,250
AWD Lounge	21	29	$26,168	$27,050

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FWD Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD Sport	29	34	$19,403	$19,960
AWD Sport	27	32	$20,615	$21,210
FWD Touring	29	34	$21,343	$21,960
AWD Touring	27	32	$22,555	$23,210
FWD Grand Touring	29	34	$24,283	$24,990
AWD Grand Touring	27	32	$25,495	$26,240

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,895

$19,403

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,995

$19,960

Monthly Payment Estimate

$333 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With more personality than most small crossovers, the Fiat 500X is definitely worth a look.

The 2017 Mazda CX-3 keeps the most attractive features from last year: its price and its handling.

TCC Likes

Tidy exterior styling
Just right proportions
Above average ride and handling

Ample features and good value
Available all-wheel-drive system
Good handling and impressive performance for segment

TCC Dislikes

Automatic gearbox can be touchy
Sunroof steals head room, especially in back
Small infotainment screens

No manual, paddle shifters only on top models
Not a lot of rear seat room
Monochrome gauges look cheap

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

29 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

38.4

Second Hip Room (in)

52.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

53.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.1

87.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

50.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

52.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

34.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.7

69.6

Track Width, Front (in)

60.9

Liftover Height (in)

29.8

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

Height, Overall (in)

63.1

60.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

39.8

44.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.1

12.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

14.1

12.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

30.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

56.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

39.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

12.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.3

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TND

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

TND

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2967

2809

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

16 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

100

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 2500

146 @ 2800

Engine Order Code

EAM

Displacement

1.4 L/83

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5500

146 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.12

2.02

Trans Order Code

DE1

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.98

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.15

3.55

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

4.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.36

1.45

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

FIAT 500X

Mazda CX-3

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

6.3

5.7

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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