2018 Ford Ecosport vs 2018 Mazda CX-3 vs 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport

2018 Ford Ecosport

2018 Mazda CX-3

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport

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S 4WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
EcoSport S 4WD	23	29	$21,051	$21,590
EcoSport S FWD	27	29	$19,495	$19,995
EcoSport SE 4WD	23	29	$23,888	$24,500
EcoSport SE FWD	27	29	$22,425	$23,000
EcoSport SES 4WD	23	29	$26,208	$26,880
EcoSport Titanium 4WD	23	29	$26,647	$27,330
EcoSport Titanium FWD	27	29	$25,233	$25,880

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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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2018.5 AWD S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rogue Sport 2018.5 AWD S	24	30	$22,212	$23,460
Rogue Sport 2018.5 AWD SL	24	30	$27,011	$28,540
Rogue Sport 2018.5 AWD SV	24	30	$23,751	$25,090
Rogue Sport 2018.5 FWD S	25	32	$20,937	$22,110
Rogue Sport 2018.5 FWD SL	25	32	$25,736	$27,190
Rogue Sport 2018.5 FWD SV	25	32	$22,477	$23,740
Rogue Sport AWD S	24	30	$21,768	$22,990
Rogue Sport AWD SL	24	30	$26,162	$27,640
Rogue Sport AWD SV	24	30	$23,279	$24,590
Rogue Sport FWD S	25	32	$20,493	$21,640
Rogue Sport FWD SL	25	32	$24,885	$26,290
Rogue Sport FWD SV	25	32	$22,004	$23,240

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,051

$25,666

$22,212

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,590

$26,415

$23,460

Monthly Payment Estimate

$360 / month

$440 / month

$391 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.2

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6.3

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Ford EcoSport offers up cabin space and a low base price, but other Ford SUVs present a better value.

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.

The 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport is comfortable as a small car with a tall ride height and affordable base models. Don’t venture too far from there.

TCC Likes

Straightforward style
Good rear-seat space
Choice of powertrains

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

Handsome style
Versatile cargo area
Comfortable front seats

TCC Dislikes

No AWD with 3-cylinder
An older design, and it shows
Tailgate may also be inconvenient

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

Cramped second row
Top trims aren’t a bargain
Pokey performance

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

27 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

32 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.2

38.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

91.1

86.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.3

50.4

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

41.7

42.8

Front Hip Room (in)

51.6

52.3

53.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

36.7

33.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

37.6

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

50.9

46.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.3

53.5

56.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

65.1

60.9

63.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.7

59.9

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

99.2

101.2

104.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.5

69.6

72.3

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

62.4

Length, Overall (in)

161.3

168.3

172.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.2

7.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

20.9

10.1

22.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

20.9

10.1

22.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

42.3

61.1

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

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

11.7

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

11.5

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.6

11.9

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

36.9

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P215/50VR18

P215/65HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P215/50VR18

P215/65HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3300

2952

3349

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

18 X 7

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

18 X 7

16 X 6.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

149 @ 4500

146 @ 2800

147 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

99L

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

166 @ 6500

146 @ 6000

141 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.85

3.55

2.63 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

4.33

6.39

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.89

5.60

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.02

Trans Order Code

446

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford EcoSport

Mazda CX-3

Nissan Rogue Sport

Body Style

Sport Utility

2018.5

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.0

6.1

6.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

110

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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