Jeep Compass vs Mazda CX-3

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

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2026 Jeep Compass

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2021 Mazda CX-3

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Overview

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Mazda CX-3Sport
Selected trim	Latitude	Sport
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	four wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2021

Pricing & market

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Mazda CX-3Sport
MSRP	$29,550	$20,790 (best)
Lowest listing price	$9,972 (best)	—
Median listing price	$30,495 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$38,657 (best)	—
For sale now	14 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Mazda CX-3Sport
Combined MPG	26 MPG	31 MPG (best)
City MPG	23 MPG	29 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	31 MPG	34 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	13.5 gal (best)	12.7 gal

Performance

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Mazda CX-3Sport
Horsepower	200 hp (best)	148 hp
Torque	221 lb-ft (best)	146 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L	2 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Mazda CX-3Sport
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	5 (best)
Cargo volume	27.2 cu ft	42.7 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	2,000 lbs (best)	—
Payload	—	989 lbs (best)
Curb weight	3,620 lbs	2,851 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	8.1 in (best)	6.1 in
Wheelbase	103.8 in (best)	101.2 in
Length	173.4 in (best)	168.3 in
Width	73.8 in (best)	69.6 in
Height	64.8 in (best)	60.7 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Jeep CompassLatitude	Mazda CX-3Sport
NHTSA overall	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	3 / 5 ★	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	Jeep Compass	Mazda CX-3
1	Latitude $29,550 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Sport $20,790 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Latitude Altitude $31,665 MSRP	Sport $22,190 MSRP
3	85th Anniversary Edition $32,345 MSRP	—
4	Limited $33,560 MSRP	—
5	Trailhawk $34,060 MSRP	—
6	Limited Altitude $35,555 MSRP	—