2016 Honda HR-V vs 2016 Mazda CX-3

2016 Honda HR-V

2016 Mazda CX-3

Select style

2WD 4-Door CVT EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
HR-V 2WD 4-Door CVT EX	28	35	$21,457	$22,065
HR-V 2WD 4-Door CVT EX-L w/Navi	28	35	$24,001	$24,690
HR-V 2WD 4-Door CVT LX	28	35	$19,470	$20,015
HR-V 2WD 4-Door Manual EX	25	34	$20,682	$21,265
HR-V 2WD 4-Door Manual LX	25	34	$18,695	$19,215
HR-V AWD 4-Door CVT EX	27	32	$22,717	$23,365
HR-V AWD 4-Door CVT EX-L w/Navi	27	32	$25,260	$25,990
HR-V AWD 4-Door CVT LX	27	32	$20,730	$21,315

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AWD 4-Door Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-3 AWD 4-Door Grand Touring	27	32	$25,496	$26,240
CX-3 AWD 4-Door Sport	27	32	$20,614	$21,210
CX-3 AWD 4-Door Touring	27	32	$22,555	$23,210
CX-3 FWD 4-Door Grand Touring	29	35	$24,283	$24,990
CX-3 FWD 4-Door Sport	29	35	$19,401	$19,960
CX-3 FWD 4-Door Touring	29	35	$21,342	$21,960

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,457

$25,496

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,065

$26,240

Monthly Payment Estimate

$368 / month

$437 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Honda HR-V smartly trades a little of the Fit's fuel economy for exuberant styling, more headroom, and optional all-wheel drive.

The 2016 Mazda CX-3 is stylish, well-equipped, and one of the most fun-to-drive vehicles in its segment.

TCC Likes

Perky little shape
Magic Seat's clever, endearing
There's still a manual on the order sheet

Elegant, stylish exterior
Modern, attractive interior
Ample features, great optional extras

TCC Dislikes

Mid-tempo acceleration
Average handling
Styling might be a little busy

No manual transmission option
Rear seat is very compact
Styling may not age well

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.1

86.3

Second Hip Room (in)

47.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.8

53.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

50.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

53.1

52.3

Second Leg Room (in)

39.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

60.4

Length, Overall (in)

169.1

168.3

Height, Overall (in)

63.2

60.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

59.9

Wheelbase (in)

102.8

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.8

69.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.8

42.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.3

10.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

24.3

10.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

39.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

30.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

56.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

11.6

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

11.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P215/50VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P215/50VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2933

2952

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

141 @ 6500

146 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

127 @ 4300

146 @ 2800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.8 L/110

2.0 L/122

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.71

3.89

Trans Order Code

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.53 - 0.41

3.55

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.44

4.33

Trans Type

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.02

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda HR-V

Mazda CX-3

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

5.7

6.1

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

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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