
Pint-size crossover SUVs tend not to be particularly practical, but the Honda HR-V and Subaru Crosstrek are definite outliers.
The HR-V’s flexible interior makes it a great choice, while the Crosstrek is unusually spacious and off-roadable.
The Hyundai Kona is a good choice for its bold looks and premium interior.
Don’t omit the soft-riding Toyota C-HR, even though it doesn’t come with all-wheel drive.
We’re not as sold on the Ford EcoSport, which feels dated and lacks active safety features.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2020 Mazda CX-3 is stylish but impractical for a crossover SUV. |
The 2020 Ford Ecosport is not particularly good value, not particularly efficient, and not particularly good. |
The 2020 Honda HR-V oozes with practicality, though gas mileage and safety equipment have room to improve. |
The 2020 Hyundai Kona is an eyeful, but has nearly everything crossover buyers want in a city-friendly package. |
The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek puts safety first, with capability a close second. |
The 2020 Toyota C-HR’s updated styling is less polarizing, and it now includes both Apple and Android smartphone support. |
MSRP From | |||||
$20,640 | $19,995 | $20,920 | $20,300 | $22,145 | $21,295 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Compact Cars | Small SUV 2WD | Small Station Wagons | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Compact Cars |
Style Name | |||||
Sport FWD | S FWD | LX 2WD CVT | SE Automatic FWD | Manual | LE FWD (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All 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 | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | CVT w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2020 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2020 Ford Ecosport | 2020 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2020 Honda HR-V | 2020 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2020 Hyundai Kona | 2020 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2020 Subaru Crosstrek | 2020 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2020 Toyota C-HR |