Among city-sized crossover SUVs, the Subaru Crosstrek pushes most of the right buttons for its composed ride, good real-world fuel economy, and excellent safety record.
If its looks are too rugged for you, consider the classy Mazda CX-3, which isn’t as spacious but will look like you spent a lot more than $30,000.
The Honda HR-V is a packaging marvel inside, though its ride can be stiff and it’s anything but quick.
The new Buick Encore GX is a compelling choice that’s stylish and refined.
And if you’re set on the 500X, don’t forget about its rugged Jeep Renegade cousin.
Shave its three-day beard and slip it into an Italian suit and you’re left with the 500X.
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Though not perfect, the 2021 Fiat 500X is a characterful, stylish choice that is often discounted. |
The 2021 Buick Encore GX steals the parking spot left between the smallest mainstream and luxury crossovers. |
The 2021 Honda HR-V leans into hatchback practicality, but its fuel economy and standard safety gear lag. |
The 2021 Jeep Renegade is the small off-road SUV that doesn’t know how to quit. |
The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is a small but well-equipped crossover available in only base Sport trim. |
The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek flexes a more potent available powertrain but still prioritizes safety and capability. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $25,140 | $23,200 | $21,220 | $22,850 | $20,640 | $22,245 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 24 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 |
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| Small SUV 4WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Station Wagons | Small SUV 2WD | Compact Cars | Small SUV 4WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| Pop AWD | FWD 4-Door | LX 2WD CVT | Jeepster FWD *Ltd Avail* | Sport FWD | Manual |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2021 FIAT 500X vs. 2021 Buick Encore | 2021 FIAT 500X vs. 2021 Honda HR-V | 2021 FIAT 500X vs. 2021 Jeep Renegade | 2021 FIAT 500X vs. 2021 Mazda CX-3 | 2021 FIAT 500X vs. 2021 Subaru Crosstrek | |
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