2018 FIAT 500X vs 2018 Mazda CX-3

2018 FIAT 500X

2018 Mazda CX-3

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FWD Blue Sky Edition

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

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FWD Sport

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,895

$19,547

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,995

$20,110

Monthly Payment Estimate

$333 / month

$335 / 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

22 mpg

29 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

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

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

38.4

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 Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

39.4

Brakes

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.3

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P215/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TKE

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P215/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

TKE

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2967

2809

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

100

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

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

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

DFH

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

0.60

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

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

Drivetrain

Front 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

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

7.1

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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