Compare 2018 Hyundai Kona vs 2018 Mazda CX-3 vs 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

2018 Hyundai Kona
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2018 Mazda CX-3
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2018 Subaru Crosstrek
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Limited 1.6T DCT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Kona Limited 1.6T DCT 28 32 $23,632 $24,700
Kona Limited 1.6T DCT AWD 26 29 $24,854 $26,000
Kona Limited 1.6T DCT AWD w/Lime Accent 26 29 $24,854 $26,000
Kona Limited 1.6T DCT w/Lime Accent 28 32 $23,632 $24,700
Kona SE 2.0L Automatic 27 33 $18,939 $19,500
Kona SE 2.0L Automatic AWD 25 30 $20,174 $20,800
Kona SEL 2.0L Automatic 27 33 $20,295 $21,150
Kona SEL 2.0L Automatic AWD 25 30 $21,517 $22,450
Kona SEL 2.0L Automatic AWD w/Contrasting Roof 25 30 $21,658 $22,600
Kona SEL 2.0L Automatic w/Contrasting Roof 27 33 $20,436 $21,300
Kona Ultimate 1.6T DCT 28 32 $26,170 $27,400
Kona Ultimate 1.6T DCT AWD 26 29 $27,392 $28,700
Kona Ultimate 1.6T DCT AWD w/Lime Accent 26 29 $27,392 $28,700
Kona Ultimate 1.6T DCT w/Lime Accent 28 32 $26,170 $27,400
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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
Select style
2.0i CVT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Crosstrek 2.0i CVT 27 33 $21,609 $22,795
Crosstrek 2.0i Limited CVT 27 33 $24,840 $26,295
Crosstrek 2.0i Manual 23 29 $20,692 $21,795
Crosstrek 2.0i Premium CVT 27 33 $22,348 $23,595
Crosstrek 2.0i Premium Manual 23 29 $21,431 $22,595

Pricing

Invoice Price
$23,632
$25,666
$21,609

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$24,700
$26,415
$22,795

Monthly Payment Estimate
$412 / month
$440 / month
$380 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
5.8
6.3
7.2

TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2018 Hyundai Kona compact crossover SUV uses its space—and your money—wisely. 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 Subaru Crosstrek smooths over the edges that we didn’t like with the last version. It’s smooth, quiet, and capable—all good things because it won’t be rushed.

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Fuel Economy

City
28 mpg 27 mpg 27 mpg

Highway
32 mpg 32 mpg 33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Small SUV 2WD Compact Cars Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.1 86.3 100.9

Second Hip Room (in)
52.2 49 55.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.5 53.5 56.7

Second Head Room (in)
37.8 37.2 38

Passenger Capacity
5 5 5

Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.5 50.4 55.6

Front Leg Room (in)
41.5 41.7 43.1

Front Hip Room (in)
53.3 52.3 55.1

Second Leg Room (in)
34.6 35 36.5

Front Head Room (in)
38 37.6 39.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)
61.4 60 61

Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.7 6.2 8.7

Length, Overall (in)
164 168.3 175.8

Height, Overall (in)
61 60.9 63.6

Track Width, Rear (in)
61.7 59.9 61.2

Wheelbase (in)
102.4 101.2 104.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.9 69.6 71

Liftover Height (in)
- - 30.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
19.2 10.1 20.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
19.2 10.1 20.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
45.8 42.3 55.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- 39.4 42.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- 30.9 32.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- 56.7 64.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- - 29.8

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12 11.6 11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.2 11.1 10.8

Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.2 11.9 16.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.8 34.8 35.4

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size
P235/45HR18 P215/50VR18 P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P235/45HR18 P215/50VR18 P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3043 2952 3157

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact Compact

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 18 X 7 17 X 7

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 18 X 7 17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 100 -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
195 @ 1500 146 @ 2800 145 @ 4000

Engine Order Code
NA NA NA

Displacement
1.6 L/97 2.0 L/122 2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
175 @ 5500 146 @ 6000 152 @ 6000

Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
30 29 29

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
32 32 33

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
28 27 27

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.93 3.55 3.60 - 0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.29 4.33 3.90

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.04 1.45 -

Trans Type
7 6 7

Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82 0.71 -

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
5.30 3.89 3.69

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.32 2.02 -

Trans Order Code
NA NA NA

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.72 - 0.56

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.07 1.00 -

Trans Description Cont.
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.88 0.60 -

Summary

Vehicle Name
Hyundai Kona Mazda CX-3 Subaru Crosstrek

Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut Strut

Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.9 6.1 6.1

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- - 1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- - 1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- - 1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- - 150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- - 150

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
-

Overall Side Crash Rating
-

Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
-

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
-

Rollover Rating
-

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