In the world of crossover SUVs, there is a very wide variety. Even in Mazda's own lineup, there is plenty of variation. The Mazda CX-3 is the most compact of the CX crossovers. The CX-5 is a bit bigger, but there are more differences between these two crossovers than size. Keep reading to learn how they differ and determine which one is better suited for you.
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How are the Mazda CX-3 and CX-5 different?
It should be obvious when looking at the vehicles side-by-side that the CX-5 is much larger. In fact, it is 11 inches longer than the CX-3, three inches wider, and five inches taller. The differences don't stop there, though. Check out the table below.
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The difference between the engines is notable because of the differing sizes, of course, but also because of fuel economy. If you want a little more power, the CX-5 has it for you. If, however, you want more efficiency, the CX-3 has that. Both crossovers average more than 30 highway MPG, but the CX-3 boasts an impressive 34 compared to the CX-5's 31 highway MPG. Whichever choice you make, though, we don't think you will be disappointed. Both the CX-5 and the CX-3 offer loads of technological and infotainment features. It's all just a matter of how much room you want and how much you value your engine's performance.
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