2018 FIAT 500X vs 2018 Mazda CX-3

2018 FIAT 500X

2018 Mazda CX-3

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Blue Sky Edition AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
500X Blue Sky Edition AWD	21	29	$23,634	$23,890
500X Blue Sky Edition FWD	22	30	$19,895	$19,995
500X Lounge AWD	21	29	$26,505	$27,415
500X Lounge FWD	22	30	$24,688	$25,515
500X Pop AWD	21	29	$23,634	$23,890
500X Pop FWD	25	33	$19,895	$19,995
500X Trekking AWD	21	29	$24,805	$25,585
500X Trekking FWD	22	30	$22,988	$23,685
500X Urbana Edition AWD	21	29	$24,805	$25,585
500X Urbana Edition FWD	22	30	$22,988	$23,685

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Grand Touring AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-3 Grand Touring AWD	27	32	$25,666	$26,415
CX-3 Grand Touring FWD	29	34	$24,454	$25,165
CX-3 Sport AWD	27	32	$20,761	$21,360
CX-3 Sport FWD	29	34	$19,547	$20,110
CX-3 Touring AWD	27	32	$22,783	$23,445
CX-3 Touring FWD	29	34	$21,571	$22,195

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,634

$25,666

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,890

$26,415

Monthly Payment Estimate

$398 / month

$440 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Fiat 500X comes with more built-in personality than most other small SUVs, though it’s an urban warrior rather than an off-roader.

The 2018 Mazda CX-3 is an attractive small crossover pick thanks to its good looks. We’d ask for more room, but fear that would spoil the CX-3’s low price.

TCC Likes

Neat, tidy lines and proportions
Ride, handling above average
More character than most small utilities

Great, simple exterior shape
Good standard touchscreen
Standard advanced safety features

TCC Dislikes

Automatic transmission can be touchy
Sunroof hurts rear head room
Far from an off-roader

Cramped rear seat
Not much cargo room with seats up
Finicky infotainment system

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.1

86.3

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

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

37.6

Second Hip Room (in)

52.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

53.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

63.1

60.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.7

59.9

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.7

69.6

Track Width, Front (in)

60.7

Liftover Height (in)

29.8

Length, Overall (in)

167.2

168.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

14.1

10.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

39.8

42.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.1

10.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

39.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

30.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

56.7

Brakes

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.7

11.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.3

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/60HR17

P215/50VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TTU

Front Tire Size

P215/60HR17

P215/50VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TTU

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2967

2952

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

175 @ 3900

146 @ 2800

Engine Order Code

ED8

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 6400

146 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.55

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

4.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.45

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.83

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

2.02

Trans Order Code

DFH

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

0.60

Summary

Vehicle Name

FIAT 500X

Mazda CX-3

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

7.3

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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