Which is better: 2021 Mazda CX-3 or 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2021 Mazda CX-3 vs 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2021 Mazda CX-3 or 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2021 Mazda CX-3 starts lower at $20,790. Live Mitsubishi Outlander Sport listings start at $18,765.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2021 Mazda CX-3 or 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

The 2021 Mazda CX-3 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (20,790).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2021 Mazda CX-3 or 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

The 2021 Mazda CX-3 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (31).

Which has better horsepower: 2021 Mazda CX-3 or 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

The 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport leads on horsepower in this comparison (168).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2021 Mazda CX-3 vs 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Mazda CX-3 (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Mazda CX-3 vs Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

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

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2021 Mazda CX-3

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Overview

Spec	Mazda CX-3Sport	Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2.0 S
Selected trim	Sport	2.0 S
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2021	2027

Pricing & market

Spec	Mazda CX-3Sport	Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2.0 S
MSRP	$20,790 (best)	$23,995
Lowest listing price	—	$18,765 (best)
Median listing price	—	$21,504 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$22,799 (best)
For sale now	0	4 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Mazda CX-3Sport	Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2.0 S
Combined MPG	31 MPG (best)	27 MPG
City MPG	29 MPG (best)	24 MPG
Highway MPG	34 MPG (best)	30 MPG
Fuel tank	12.7 gal	16.6 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Mazda CX-3Sport	Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2.0 S
Horsepower	148 hp	148 hp
Torque	146 lb-ft (best)	145 lb-ft
Engine size	2 L	2 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Mazda CX-3Sport	Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2.0 S
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	42.7 cu ft	49.5 cu ft (best)
Payload	989 lbs	1,080 lbs (best)
Curb weight	2,851 lbs (best)	3,120 lbs
Ground clearance	6.1 in	8.5 in (best)
Wheelbase	101.2 in	105.1 in (best)
Length	168.3 in	171.9 in (best)
Width	69.6 in	71.3 in (best)
Height	60.7 in	64.8 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Mazda CX-3Sport	Mitsubishi Outlander Sport2.0 S
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)	1	None reported (best)

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	Mazda CX-3	Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
1	Sport $20,790 MSRP(Currently comparing)	2.0 S $23,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Sport $22,190 MSRP	2.0 ES $25,095 MSRP
3	—	2.0 ES $26,595 MSRP
4	—	2.0 LE $25,995 MSRP
5	—	2.0 LE $27,495 MSRP
6	—	2.0 SE $27,345 MSRP
7	—	2.0 SE $28,845 MSRP
8	—	2.0 RALLIART $29,245 MSRP
9	—	2.0 TRAIL EDITION $29,495 MSRP
10	—	2.4 SEL $29,695 MSRP

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