2018 Mazda CX-3 vs 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

2018 Mazda CX-3

2018 Subaru Crosstrek

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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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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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,666

$21,609

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,415

$22,795

Monthly Payment Estimate

$440 / month

$380 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

TCC Likes

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

Great capability
Better refinement
Good standard infotainment

TCC Dislikes

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

Pokey performance
No benefit from manual transmission
Less than thrilling interior

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

50.4

55.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

43.1

Front Hip Room (in)

52.3

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

39.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

86.3

100.9

Second Hip Room (in)

55.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.5

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

60.9

63.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.9

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

104.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.6

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.2

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

168.3

175.8

Liftover Height (in)

30.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

30.9

32.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

42.3

55.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

10.1

20.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

56.7

64.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

39.4

42.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

10.1

20.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

29.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

10.8

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)

11.9

16.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50VR18

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/50VR18

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2952

3157

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

146 @ 6000

152 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

146 @ 2800

145 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.89

3.69

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.02

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.55

3.60 - 0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.33

3.90

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Mazda CX-3

Subaru Crosstrek

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.1

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

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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