Mazda Tribute vs Mazda CX-3
Overview | |
Years produced2001-2006 | Years produced2016-2022 |
MSRP$20,555 | MSRP$20,390 |
Listings52 | Listings445 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryTiny and impractical, comfortably seating just two people, in need of more power, yet plenty of fun to drive, the 2019 Mazda CX-3 is the Miata of SUVs. It competes against other inexpensive entry-level crossovers ranging from the Buick Encore to the Toyota C-HR, swapping outright utility for stylish good looks and rousing dynamics. You don’t buy a Mazda CX-3 for off-roading capability or spending sprees at the local IKEA. You buy it because it looks terrific and is a joy to pilot, putting a smile on your face whether you’re commuting, running errands, or heading out for a drive just because. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 171 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 148 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower171 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower148 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 171 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 148 hp I4 |
Torque171 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque146 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
Horsepower171 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower148 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall3 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall3 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length35.0 in | Bed Length |
Cargo Space31.4 cu ft | Cargo Space12.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3272 lbs | Curb Weight2809 lbs |
Height67.9 in | Height60.7 in |
Length174.9 in | Length168.3 in |
Width81.3 in | Width69.6 in |
Wheelbase103.1 in | Wheelbase101.2 in |
Maximum Payload1048 lbs | Maximum Payload1031 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Standard Payload1067 lbs | Standard Payload |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity150 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-2006 | 2016-2022 |
MSRP | $20,555 | $20,390 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Tiny and impractical, comfortably seating just two people, in need of more power, yet plenty of fun to drive, the 2019 Mazda CX-3 is the Miata of SUVs. It competes against other inexpensive entry-level crossovers ranging from the Buick Encore to the Toyota C-HR, swapping outright utility for stylish good looks and rousing dynamics. You don’t buy a Mazda CX-3 for off-roading capability or spending sprees at the local IKEA. You buy it because it looks terrific and is a joy to pilot, putting a smile on your face whether you’re commuting, running errands, or heading out for a drive just because. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 171 hp I4 | 2.0L 148 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 171 hp @ 6000 rpm | 148 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 171 hp I4 | 2.0L 148 hp I4 |
Torque | 171 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 146 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
Horsepower | 171 hp @ 6000 rpm | 148 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 3 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 3 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 35.0 in | |
Cargo Space | 31.4 cu ft | 12.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3272 lbs | 2809 lbs |
Height | 67.9 in | 60.7 in |
Length | 174.9 in | 168.3 in |
Width | 81.3 in | 69.6 in |
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 101.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1048 lbs | 1031 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Standard Payload | 1067 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 150 lbs | |

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