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FIAT 500X vs Mazda CX-3

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

Overview

SpecFIAT 500XPopMazda CX-3Sport
Selected trimPopSport
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)regular unleaded
Transmission9-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20232021

Pricing & market

SpecFIAT 500XPopMazda CX-3Sport
MSRP$30,245$20,790 (best)
Lowest listing price$9,997 (best)$15,881
Median listing price$9,997 (best)$15,881
Highest listing price$9,997 (best)$15,881
For sale now11

Fuel economy & range

SpecFIAT 500XPopMazda CX-3Sport
Combined MPG26 MPG31 MPG (best)
City MPG24 MPG29 MPG (best)
Highway MPG30 MPG34 MPG (best)
Fuel tank12.7 gal12.7 gal

Performance

SpecFIAT 500XPopMazda CX-3Sport
Horsepower177 hp (best)148 hp
Torque210 lb-ft (best)146 lb-ft
Engine size1.3 L2 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecFIAT 500XPopMazda CX-3Sport
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors55
Cargo volume39.8 cu ft42.7 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity2,000 lbs (best)
Payload989 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,305 lbs2,851 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.9 in (best)6.1 in
Wheelbase101.2 in101.2 in
Length167.2 in168.3 in (best)
Width70.7 in (best)69.6 in
Height63.7 in (best)60.7 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFIAT 500XPopMazda CX-3Sport
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)11

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFIAT 500XMazda CX-3
1

Pop

$30,245 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Sport

$20,790 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Sport

$33,275 MSRP

Sport

$22,190 MSRP

Live inventory

FIAT 500X vs Mazda CX-3 FAQ

Which is better: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2021 Mazda CX-3?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2023 FIAT 500X vs 2021 Mazda CX-3 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2021 Mazda CX-3?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2021 Mazda CX-3 starts lower at $20,790. Live FIAT 500X listings start at $9,997. Live Mazda CX-3 listings start at $15,881.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2021 Mazda CX-3?
The 2021 Mazda CX-3 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (20,790).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2021 Mazda CX-3?
The 2021 Mazda CX-3 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (31).
Which has better horsepower: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2021 Mazda CX-3?
The 2023 FIAT 500X leads on horsepower in this comparison (177).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2023 FIAT 500X or 2021 Mazda CX-3?
The 2023 FIAT 500X leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2023 FIAT 500X vs 2021 Mazda CX-3?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Mazda CX-3 (5/5 NHTSA overall).