
The first place to cross-shop the CX-3 with Mazda’s larger, roomier CX-30.
The 2021 Chevy Trax and Ford Ecosport are entry-level models for their respective makes that pale to the CX-3 and the next largest model in their respective lineups.
New for 2021, the Venue exudes style and has good standard features, but offers more options and an excellent warranty.
The quirky Toyota C-HR and spacious Honda HR-V are overdue for updates.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is a small but well-equipped crossover available in only base Sport trim. |
The 2021 Honda HR-V leans into hatchback practicality, but its fuel economy and standard safety gear lag. |
The 2021 Hyundai Venue courts bargain shoppers with department-store space and quality. |
The 2021 Mazda CX-30 is great-looking, spacious, and more polished and fun-to-drive than other compact competitors, but it’s a step behind in value and features. |
The 2021 Toyota C-HR needs to be seen to be believed; the driving’s forgettable. |
The 2020 Chevy Trax crossover has a low price for a tall ride height–and not much else. |
MSRP From | |||||
$20,790 | $21,220 | $18,750 | $22,050 | $21,695 | $21,300 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 30 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl |
EPA Class | |||||
Compact Cars | Small Station Wagons | Midsize Cars | Small SUV 2WD | Compact Cars | Small Sport Utility Vehicle |
Style Name | |||||
Sport FWD | LX 2WD CVT | SE IVT | 2.5 S FWD | LE FWD (GS) | FWD 4-Door LS |
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 | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2021 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2021 Honda HR-V | 2021 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2021 Hyundai Venue | 2021 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2021 Mazda CX-30 | 2021 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2021 Toyota C-HR | 2021 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2020 Chevrolet Trax |