2020 Hyundai Kona vs 2019 Mazda CX-3

2020 Hyundai Kona

2019 Mazda CX-3

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Limited DCT AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Kona Limited DCT AWD	26	29	$26,264	$27,500
Kona Limited DCT FWD	28	32	$24,948	$26,100
Kona SE Automatic AWD	26	30	$21,029	$21,700
Kona SE Automatic FWD	27	33	$19,699	$20,300
Kona SEL Automatic AWD	26	30	$22,504	$23,500
Kona SEL Automatic FWD	27	33	$21,188	$22,100
Kona SEL Plus Automatic AWD	26	30	$24,243	$25,350
Kona SEL Plus Automatic FWD	27	33	$22,927	$23,950
Kona Ultimate DCT AWD	26	29	$28,003	$29,350
Kona Ultimate DCT FWD	28	32	$26,687	$27,950

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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

$26,264

$26,364

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,500

$27,145

Monthly Payment Estimate

$458 / month

$452 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Hyundai Kona is an eyeful, but has nearly everything crossover buyers want in a city-friendly package.

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

TCC Likes

Smart and stylish cabin
Standard active safety tech
Great infotainment system

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

TCC Dislikes

Overwhelming styling
Lackluster acceleration
Unrefined dual-clutch transmission

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

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

50.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

52.3

Second Leg Room (in)

34.6

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

53.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

86.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.7

59.9

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

69.6

Track Width, Front (in)

61.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

6.2

Length, Overall (in)

164

168.3

Height, Overall (in)

61.6

60.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

45.8

41.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.2

9.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.2

9.6

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

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

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)

13.2

11.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/45HR18

P215/50VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/45HR18

P215/50VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3256

2952

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

100

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

195 @ 1500

146 @ 2800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 5500

148 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.70

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

2.02

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.02

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.64

3.55

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.58

4.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

1.45

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Kona

Mazda CX-3

Body Style

Sport Utility

i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.6

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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