The Most Convenient Subcompact Crossover for New York: Explore the Mazda CX-3 vs the Competition

 

The Mazda CX-3 provides a flexible drive for commuters and SUV lovers alike, currently residing here among our new subcompact inventory at Northtown Mazda in Amherst, NY outside of Buffalo. This crossover SUV represents a versatile drive useful for young couples and adventure seekers alike, with its robust performance, spacious interior, and adaptable suspension. Here at Northtown Mazda, our team put together a list of the top competitors and researched how the new Mazda CX-3 near Buffalo, NY outfoxes them all. Read on, then use our handy directions to come see us at Northtown Mazda for a test drive! You will find us here on Sheridan Drive in Amherst and less than 20 minutes outside of North Tonawanda.

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Mazda Cx-3
Chevrolet Trax
Nisan Rogue Sport
MINI Countryman
Starting MSRP$20,390$21,300$22,340$26,900
City MPG29262524
Highway MPG34313233
Horsepower 148138141134
Torque146 lb-ft148 lb-ft147 lb-ft162 lb-ft
Transmission6-Speed Automatic6-Speed AutomaticCVT6-Speed Automatic
Engine2.0 L 4-cylinder1.4 L 4-cylinder2.0 L 4-cylinder1.5 L 3-cylinder

Mazda CX-3 vs Chevrolet Trax

  • Safety: All trims of the Mazda CX-3 come standard with i-ACTIVSENSE® driver-assist features, including Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). These features have equivalents for the Chevy Trax, but only on higher trim levels for an extra fee.
  • Horsepower: The standard SKYACTIV® engine of the CX-3 outperforms the base four-cylinder engine of the Trax, generating up to 148 total horsepower. The engine of the Trax generates up to 138 horsepower.
  • Fuel Economy: In addition to its power, the engine of the CX-3 offers great fuel economy, traveling up to 27 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. The Chevy Trax travels up to 26 mpg in the city and 31 total mpg on the highway.
  • Convenience: The base trim of the Mazda CX-3 offers such available features as a HomeLink® Universal Garage Door Opener, remote engine start, and a remote fuel-door release button. Some of these features come offered on high trims of the Trax while others do not come available on this crossover at all.
  • Weight: The Mazda CX-3 weighs the least out of these competitors, at a base curb weight of 2,952 lbs., versus the Chevy Trax which weighs in at 3,124 lbs. The more lightweight crossover will save more fuel in the long run.

Mazda CX-3 vs Nissan Rogue Sport

  • Price: The Nissan Rogue Sport begins at a starting price a bit higher than the Mazda CX-3, over $1,000 more expensive.
  • Horsepower: The standard engine of the Rogue Sport generates up to 141 horsepower, whereas the Mazda CX-3 generates up to 148 total horsepower.
  • Fuel Economy: Through its standard SKYACTIV® engine, the CX-3 travels up to 27 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. The Rogue Sport can travel up to 24 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.
  • Safety: As with the Trax, the base trims of the Rogue Sport come unavailable with Nissan Intelligent Mobility driver-assistive features. The i-ACTIVSENSE® driver-assist suite of features come standard on all trims of the Mazda CX-3.
  • Ratings: The Mazda CX-3 earned prestigious accolades from new car assessment programs for its safety, including the title of 2019 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Nissan Rogue Sport missed out on this honor and its IIHS safety ratings remain unavailable.

Mazda CX-3 vs MINI Countryman

  • Fuel Economy: The Mazda CX-3 Presents a great commuter's choice for the ride to work in Tonawanda, traveling up to 27 mpg in the city. The MINI Countryman falls short in this regard, traveling an EPAA-estimated 24 mpg in the city.
  • Drivetrain: All trims of the Mazda CX-3 come available with i-ACTIV® All-Wheel Drive for maximum traction control driving to Niagara Falls in the rain. The Countryman offers a four-wheel drive, but only on higher trim levels for a much higher fee.
  • Safety: The CX-3 also comes standard with i-ACTIVSENSE® features, such as Smart City Brake Support, Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), and Forward Obstruction Warning. MINI offers several driver-assistive features for the Countryman on higher trim levels only.
  • Conveniences: The key fob of the CX-3 provides conveniences like remote fuel door release and remote engine start, both of which come unavailable on the MINI Countryman.
  • Price: Despite the lack of extra important features, the MINI Countryman begins at a starting price well over $26,000. This subcompact car begins over $5,000 more than the Mazda CX-3.

Test Drive the Mazda CX-3 Today

The new Mazda CX-3 gives you a lot more for a lot less! If you want to enjoy all that this subcompact crossover SUV can accomplish, then contact us to schedule a test drive and check in with our finance center at Northtown Honda to get started! You will find our dealership at 390 Sheridan Dr in Amherst, NY less than a half-hour outside Lockport. See you soon!