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2019 Mazda CX-3 vs. Its Competition

2019 Mazda CX-3
Martin Padgett Martin Padgett Editorial Director

The Mazda CX-3 competes in a crowded field of low-cost small crossovers and keeps pace with all of them.

The Hyundai Kona offers compelling value and space, but its jerky drivetrain is something we’d skip (until the battery-powered Kona EV comes along, that is).

The Honda HR-V might be our pick of the class thanks to its surprising space and interior flexibility, although it’s more expensive.

The Chevrolet Trax is a relatively compelling pick in base configurations with its price that rivals the CX-3.

The Subaru Crosstrek has a higher entry price, but standard all-wheel drive and better handling than the last version.

The Toyota C-HR is the most expressive of the bunch with love-it-or-leave-it looks that we won’t comment on, but note that it’s only front-wheel drive.

2019 Mazda CX-32019 Mazda CX-3
Browse Used Listings		2019 Chevrolet Trax2019 Chevrolet Trax
Browse Used Listings		2019 Honda HR-V2019 Honda HR-V
Browse Used Listings		2019 Hyundai Kona2019 Hyundai Kona
Browse Used Listings		2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid - First Drive, Santa Barbara CA, Nov. 20192019 Subaru Crosstrek
Browse Used Listings		2019 Toyota C-HR2019 Toyota C-HR
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Quick Specs
5.8
The 2019 Mazda CX-3 fails to launch in the crossover-SUV space race.
4.2
The 2019 Chevrolet Trax makes a compelling used car alternative, but rivals do many things better.
5.3
The 2019 Honda HR-V makes a perfect in-town companion with its spacious, flexible interior and good ride quality.
6.2
The 2019 Hyundai Kona takes less of your money for more of its space; it’s a compact crossover SUV that shares our priorities, if not our sensibilities.
5.5
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is as plucky as ever, but with more available safety gear this year.
5.5
The 2019 Toyota C-HR compact crossover is about looks. All about looks.
MSRP From     
$20,390$21,300$20,620$19,990$21,895$21,145
Gas Mileage     
27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy24 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy26 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy25 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy23 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy27 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Regular Unleaded I-4Turbocharged Gas 4-CylRegular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded H-4Regular Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSpecial PurposeSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD
Style Name     
Sport FWDFWD 4-Door LSLX 2WD CVTSE Automatic AWD2.0i ManualLE FWD (GS)
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll WheelAll WheelFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport UtilitySport Utility VehicleSport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission     
Automatic w/ODAutomaticCVT w/ODAutomatic w/ODManual w/ODCVT w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2019 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2019 Chevrolet Trax2019 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2019 Honda HR-V2019 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2019 Hyundai Kona2019 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2019 Toyota C-HR