Jeep Patriot 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 | Jeep PatriotSport | Mazda CX-3Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Sport | Sport |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2017 | 2021 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Jeep PatriotSport | Mazda CX-3Sport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $18,040 (best) | $20,790 |
| Lowest listing price | $3,899 (best) | $14,901 |
| Median listing price | $5,674 (best) | $15,391 |
| Highest listing price | $11,572 (best) | $15,881 |
| For sale now | 5 (best) | 2 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Jeep PatriotSport | Mazda CX-3Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 23 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG | 34 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 13.6 gal (best) | 12.7 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Jeep PatriotSport | Mazda CX-3Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 158 hp (best) | 148 hp |
| Torque | 141 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Jeep PatriotSport | Mazda CX-3Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 63.4 cu ft (best) | 42.7 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Payload | — | 989 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 2,851 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in (best) | 6.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in (best) | 101.2 in |
| Length | 173.8 in (best) | 168.3 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 69.6 in (best) |
| Height | 65.5 in (best) | 60.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Jeep PatriotSport | Mazda CX-3Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 3 / 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 (best) | 1 |
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 Patriot | Mazda CX-3 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sport $18,040 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Sport $20,790 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport $20,040 MSRP | Sport $22,190 MSRP |
| 3 | Sport SE $18,835 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Sport SE $20,835 MSRP | — |
| 5 | 75th Anniversary Edition $21,275 MSRP | — |
| 6 | 75th Anniversary Edition $22,775 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Latitude $22,540 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Latitude $25,840 MSRP | — |
| 9 | High Altitude Edition $23,685 MSRP | — |
| 10 | High Altitude Edition $26,985 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Jeep Patriot vs Mazda CX-3 FAQ
- Which is better: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2021 Mazda CX-3?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2017 Jeep Patriot 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: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2021 Mazda CX-3?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2017 Jeep Patriot starts lower at $18,040. Live Jeep Patriot listings start at $3,899. Live Mazda CX-3 listings start at $14,901.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2021 Mazda CX-3?
- The 2017 Jeep Patriot leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (18,040).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2021 Mazda CX-3?
- The 2021 Mazda CX-3 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (31).
- Which has better horsepower: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2021 Mazda CX-3?
- The 2017 Jeep Patriot leads on horsepower in this comparison (172).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2017 Jeep Patriot or 2021 Mazda CX-3?
- The 2017 Jeep Patriot leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2017 Jeep Patriot vs 2021 Mazda CX-3?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Jeep Patriot (4/5 NHTSA overall); Mazda CX-3 (5/5 NHTSA overall).