Small crossover SUVs are flooding the market right now, and the Mazda CX-3 has no shortage of competitors.
The Jeep Renegade starts at a lower price in theory, but comparably equipped to a CX-3 is more expensive.
The Renegade has off road cred, but also a 9-speed automatic that we don't care much for.
The Fiat 500X is related closely to the Renegade, but is packaged poorly for passengers.
The Honda HR-V is a likely competitor to the CX-3 and has more utility, but is slower to drive.
The Chevy Trax is OK, provided you stick to front-drive.
The Crosstrek only comes with standard all-wheel-drive, and may be a better all-around car, but it starts at about $1,000 more than the CX-3.
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The 2017 Mazda CX-3 keeps the most attractive features from last year: its price and its handling. |
The 2017 Chevrolet Trax may lack power and style, but it's a smart package for city dwellers thanks to a useful hatchback shape, thrifty fuel economy, and a low price. |
Think of the 2017 Honda HR-V as a Fit with all-wheel drive and a little more headroom. It's not as fun as it could be, but it makes a lot of sense. |
The 2017 Jeep Renegade is the smallest Jeep you can buy, appealing both to commuters and off-roaders, but its design can outshine its performance. |
The 2017 Subaru Outback is an extremely versatile, rugged, compact SUV that's relatively efficient compared to other crossovers. |
With more personality than most small crossovers, the Fiat 500X is definitely worth a look. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $19,960 | $21,000 | $19,465 | $17,995 | $21,695 | $19,995 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Compact Cars | Special Purpose | Small Station Wagon | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| Sport FWD | FWD 4-Door LS | LX 2WD Manual | Sport FWD *Ltd Avail* | 2.0i Manual | Pop FWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | 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 | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
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| 2017 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2017 Chevrolet Trax | 2017 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2017 Honda HR-V | 2017 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2017 Jeep Renegade | 2017 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2017 Subaru Crosstrek | 2017 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2017 FIAT 500X | |
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