2018 Mazda CX-3 vs 2018 Toyota C-HR

2018 Mazda CX-3

2018 Toyota C-HR

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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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XLE FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-HR XLE FWD	27	31	$21,039	$22,500
C-HR XLE Premium FWD	27	31	$22,768	$24,350

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,666

$21,039

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,415

$22,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$440 / month

$375 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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6.0

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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 Toyota C-HR rides high, with astonishing looks that we like (you may differ); they're the selling point for a slow car that doesn't offer all-wheel drive despite a crossover label.

TCC Likes

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

Unexpected shape that works
Interesting, functional interior
High-riding shape spacious inside

TCC Dislikes

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

Polarizing looks
No AWD, meaning not a crossover
It's just slow, all the time

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

31.7

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

38.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

86.3

83.8

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

38.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

50.4

52.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

43.5

Front Hip Room (in)

52.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.6

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.2

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

168.3

171.2

Height, Overall (in)

60.9

61.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.9

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

103.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

10.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

56.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

39.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

10.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

30.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

42.3

36.4

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

11.8

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)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

34.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/50VR18

P225/50VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50VR18

P225/50VR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2952

3300

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

146 @ 2800

139 @ 3900

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

146 @ 6000

144 @ 6100

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.55

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.02

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda CX-3

Toyota C-HR

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

6.1

6.0

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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