2019 FIAT 500X vs 2019 Mazda CX-3

2019 FIAT 500X

2019 Mazda CX-3

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120th Anniversary Edition AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
500X 120th Anniversary Edition AWD	24	30	$24,518	$24,740
500X Blue Sky Edition AWD	24	30	$24,518	$24,740
500X Pop AWD	24	30	$24,518	$24,740
500X Trekking AWD	24	30	$25,497	$26,245
500X Trekking Plus AWD	24	30	$28,473	$29,445
500X Urbana Edition AWD	24	30	$25,497	$26,245

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Grand Touring AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-3 Grand Touring AWD	27	32	$26,364	$27,145
CX-3 Grand Touring FWD	29	34	$25,005	$25,745
CX-3 Sport AWD	27	32	$21,168	$21,790
CX-3 Sport FWD	29	34	$19,809	$20,390
CX-3 Touring AWD	27	32	$23,191	$23,875
CX-3 Touring FWD	29	34	$21,833	$22,475

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,518

$26,364

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,740

$27,145

Monthly Payment Estimate

$412 / month

$452 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.6

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Fiat 500X is a stylish crossover SUV that’s outclassed in some ways.

The 2019 Mazda CX-3 fails to launch in the crossover-SUV space race.

TCC Likes

Cheeky looks
Promising engine
Comfortable ride

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

TCC Dislikes

No FWD model for sun states
Not a great value
Active safety tech is optional

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

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

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

Passenger Volume (ft³)

91.7

86.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

50.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

41.7

Exterior Dimensions

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

Height, Overall (in)

63.7

60.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

39.8

41.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.1

9.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

14.1

9.6

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

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

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.7

11.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.3

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/55HR18

P215/50VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TA1

Front Tire Size

P215/55HR18

P215/50VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TA1

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3305

2952

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

100

Engine

Displacement

1.3 L/81

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

177 @ 5500

148 @ 6000

Engine Type

Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

210 @ 6500

146 @ 2800

Engine Order Code

EYF

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.45

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Drivetrain

All Wheel

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

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.55

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

4.33

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

FIAT 500X

Mazda CX-3

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

6.9

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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