Differences Between 2017 Mazda3 Hatchback vs 2017 Mazda CX-3
If you’re looking for a new Mazda but want something with more cargo space than a typical 4-door sedan, yet not as large as a typical SUV, then you’ll find two key options in the Mazda lineup: the Mazda3 5-Door hatchback and Mazda CX-3 subcompact crossover. To the untrained eye, these two vehicles may look awfully similar, but we’re here to help you compare the differences between the 2017 Mazda3 hatchback vs the 2017 Mazda CX-3.
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2017 Mazda3 5-Door vs Mazda CX-3 Cargo Capacity
Let’s start our comparison with cargo capacity, as that is bound to be near the top of your list of important vehicle specs. You might be surprised to find that the Mazda3 5-Door actually has the edge in this area.
Though the 2017 Mazda CX-3 provides a respectable maximum cargo volume of 44.5 cu ft once the rear seats are folded down, with the rear seats down in the 2017 Mazda3 5-Door the car can provide up to 47.1 cu ft. It’s not a huge difference, but a difference nonetheless.
2017 Mazda3 5-Door vs Mazda CX-5 Performance Specs
When it comes to performance, the Mazda3 5-Door also offers a little more power from its standard engine: 155 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque. The car is also available with a more powerful engine producing 184 horsepower. By comparison, the 2017 Mazda CX-3 has an engine that delivers 146 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque.
That being said, one thing the CX-3 offers that you won’t find on the Mazda3 is all-wheel drive. AWD is available on all trim levels of the CX-3, so for those who must have it, the CX-3 is the right vehicle for you.
Last, but not least, we also can’t forget about the fact that the CX-3 has a slightly taller height than the Mazda3 5-Door, coming in at 60.7 inches vs 57.3 inches respectively. This will appeal to those who enjoy a vehicle that sits a little higher.
Now that you know the differences between the 2017 Mazda3 hatchback vs the 2017 Mazda CX-3, just know that you can’t go wrong with either vehicle. Whichever model you’re interested in, schedule a test drive at Holiday Mazda or contact us to learn more.