The Chevrolet Trax was one of the first small crossovers to hit the market; at the time, we questioned Chevy's decision, but buyers have responded favorably to its small dimensions and reasonable pricetag.
The Mazda CX-3 delivers some enthusiast-oriented passion to the segment and remains the driver's choice.
Jeep and Fiat offer different takes on what's actually the same vehicle underneath; the Renegade is a formidable off-roader with chunky styling, while the 500X is full of character.
Honda's HR-V is the segment's space-leader thanks to its efficient interior—but it also happens to drive quite well.
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The 2018 Ford EcoSport offers up cabin space and a low base price, but other Ford SUVs present a better value. |
The 2018 Chevrolet Trax, Chevy’s smallest utility vehicle, is straightforward: it’s plain on the outside but practical inside, not particularly fast but adequately fuel-efficient. |
The 2018 Honda HR-V blends great rear-seat flexibility and gas mileage, but it’s slow. |
The 2018 Jeep Renegade mounts a spirited defense of its brand bona fides, but delivers a less convincing impression of a great economy car. |
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 Fiat 500X comes with more built-in personality than most other small SUVs, though it’s an urban warrior rather than an off-roader. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $19,995 | $21,000 | $19,670 | $18,750 | $20,110 | $19,995 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 23 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3 | Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Small SUV 2WD | Special Purpose | Small Station Wagons | Small SUV 2WD | Compact Cars | Small SUV 2WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| S FWD | FWD 4-Door LS | LX 2WD Manual | Sport FWD *Ltd Avail* | Sport FWD | Blue Sky Edition FWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| 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 | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2018 Ford Ecosport vs. 2018 Chevrolet Trax | 2018 Ford Ecosport vs. 2018 Honda HR-V | 2018 Ford Ecosport vs. 2018 Jeep Renegade | 2018 Ford Ecosport vs. 2018 Mazda CX-3 | 2018 Ford Ecosport vs. 2018 FIAT 500X | |
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