2019 Mazda CX-3 vs 2019 Subaru Crosstrek

2019 Mazda CX-3

2019 Subaru Crosstrek

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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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2.0i CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Crosstrek 2.0i CVT	27	33	$21,701	$22,895
Crosstrek 2.0i Limited CVT	27	33	$25,672	$27,195
Crosstrek 2.0i Manual	23	29	$20,784	$21,895
Crosstrek 2.0i Premium CVT	27	33	$22,625	$23,895
Crosstrek 2.0i Premium Manual	23	29	$21,708	$22,895
Crosstrek Hybrid CVT	N/A	N/A	$32,877	$34,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,364

$21,701

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,145

$22,895

Monthly Payment Estimate

$452 / month

$382 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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5.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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

The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is as plucky as ever, but with more available safety gear this year.

TCC Likes

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

Great overall package
Off-road capable, on-road comfortable
Plucky feel

TCC Dislikes

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

Mediocre acceleration
Interior is just OK
Manual transmission no thriftier, nor faster than CVT

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

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

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

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.2

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

168.3

175.8

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

Liftover Height (in)

30.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

39.4

42.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

9.6

20.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

30.9

32.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

41.7

55.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

9.6

20.8

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)

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

10.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

16.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/50VR18

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50VR18

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2952

3157

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

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

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

146 @ 2800

145 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

148 @ 6000

152 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

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 Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

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

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda CX-3

Subaru Crosstrek

Body Style

i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

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

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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Pricing

Invoice Price

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Liftover Height (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Tires

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

Engine Order Code

Displacement

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM