Mazda's CX-3 and CX-5 offer comfort, fuel efficiency, and loads of tech features. If you are trying to decide between the CX-3 and CX-5, here are some important features to consider.
Interior
Both the CX-3 and CX-5 feature a comfortable interior with many high-end finishes. Controls are easy to reach and user-friendly. Cloth upholstery is standard on both the CX-3 and CX-5. The higher trim packages on both vehicles are outfitted with leather seats, heated front seats, and leather-wrapped steering wheels.While both the CX-3 and CX-5 can hold five passengers, the CX-5 has a slightly roomier cabin than the CX-3. Rear seat passengers will most notice the difference in cabin space. With the rear seat upright, the CX-3 has 12.4 cubic feet of cargo space, while the CX-5 has 30.9 cubic feet of space. Folding down the 60/40 split-folding rear seats increases the CX-3's cargo space to 44.5 cubic feet and the CX-5's cargo area to 59.6 cubic feet.
Infotainment features are very similar between the Mazda CX-3 and CX-5. Both models are equipped with the Mazda Connect infotainment system, which includes a 7-inch touch screen, Bluetooth connectivity, and USB ports. The CX-5 adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to its list of features.
Engines
A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine pumping 148 horsepower comes standard under the hood of the Mazda CX-3. The Mazda CX-5 is equipped with a 187-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Additional engines available for the higher end CX-5 models include a 227-horsepower, turbocharged 2.5-liter engine, and a 168-horsepower turbo diesel engine. Every engine is paired with Mazda's SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission.
Performance
Front-wheel drive is standard on most CX-3 and CX-5 trim packages, with all-wheel drive as an available option. The higher-end CX-5 trims (including the Grand Touring Reserve and Signature models) are equipped with all-wheel drive only.
Both the CX-3 and CX-5 are gasoline sippers with great fuel economy. The CX-3 has an EPA-estimated fuel efficiency of 27 miles per gallon in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. The fuel economy of the CX-5 Sport model is slightly less, but still impressive, with a rating of 25 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.
Safety Features
Both the CX-3 and CX-5 are safe vehicles. The CX-5 is a
Top Safety Pick+. Both vehicles are equipped with a suite of advanced airbags, three-point seat belts for all seating positions, and LATCH safety system.
Driver-assist features on both models include dynamic stability control, traction control, brake assist, hill launch assist, Smart City brake support, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and a rearview camera. Higher-end trims of the CX-5 also include a lane departure warning with lane keep assist, rear and front parking sensors, advanced Smart City brake support with pedestrian detection, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go, and a 360-degree view monitor.
No matter which model you choose, you can't go wrong with Mazda's lineup of vehicles. The friendly people at
Flood Mazda will help you find the perfect CX-3 or CX-5 for you.
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