Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-3
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2021 Mazda CX-3
Overview
| Spec | Honda HR-VLX | Mazda CX-3Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | Sport |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2021 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Honda HR-VLX | Mazda CX-3Sport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $26,600 | $20,790 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $23,510 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $29,415 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $33,522 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 22 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Honda HR-VLX | Mazda CX-3Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 28 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 26 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 32 MPG | 34 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal (best) | 12.7 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Honda HR-VLX | Mazda CX-3Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 158 hp (best) | 148 hp |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Honda HR-VLX | Mazda CX-3Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 55.1 cu ft (best) | 42.7 cu ft |
| Payload | — | 989 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,159 lbs | 2,851 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7 in (best) | 6.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.5 in (best) | 101.2 in |
| Length | 179.8 in (best) | 168.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in (best) | 69.6 in |
| Height | 63.4 in (best) | 60.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Honda HR-VLX | Mazda CX-3Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 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 pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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.
| Trim | Honda HR-V | Mazda CX-3 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $26,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Sport $20,790 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LX $28,100 MSRP | Sport $22,190 MSRP |
| 3 | Sport $28,400 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Sport $29,900 MSRP | — |
| 5 | EX-L $30,450 MSRP | — |
| 6 | EX-L $31,950 MSRP | — |
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