2021 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2021 Honda HR-V

With its promise of quick acceleration and great fuel economy, the 2021 Mazda CX-3 deserves to be on top of the subcompact SUV rankings. There is more than enough on its list of standard safety features too, and with an upscale cabin, it impresses even more.

For the 2021 HR-V, expect sporty handling for its engine. It also promises better gas mileage than most of its rivals, but the underwhelming engine is just a disappointment. Its large cargo hold makes it pleasant.

Design & Style

Covering a total of 42.7 cubic feet of cargo room when the rear seats are folded, the CX-3 really has a decent trunk capacity. It can sit five people in its comfortable seats. There is plenty of legroom and headroom on the front rows, and there is enough to carry kids at the back. The cabin speaks of modern luxury with all its superb, high-end materials, which are usually typical in luxury cars out there. There are also a lot of soft-touch points inside.

In the case of the 2021 HR-V, expect up to 58.8 cubic feet of room once the rear seats are folded. Legroom is good on both rows of seats, but the promise of seating five people cannot be obtained, most especially because of the sloping roofline at the back. Cloth upholstery is a standard to the ride, but the handsome cabin combines high-quality materials, with plastic surfaces.

Technology & Safety

The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is gifted with the Mazda Connect Infotainment with the seven-inch touch screen. This intuitive interface includes Bluetooth, six speakers, voice recognition, USB port, automatic climate control, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Its long list of standard advanced driver features includes automatic emergency braking, rain-sensing windshield wipers, rear cross traffic alert, a rearview camera, adaptive LED headlights, and blind spot monitoring, among others.

The 2021 Honda HR-V has an intuitive infotainment system, but it just lacks points because of its small five-inch display. It is good that physical controls have been added to adjust audio and climate settings, but the lack of smartphone integration is a dismay. There are four speakers, a USB port, and Bluetooth, and that is all of it for this vehicle. Its only standard safety feature is a rearview camera.

Performance

The 2021 Mazda CX-3 uses the standard four-cylinder, 2.0-liter engine under hood. This configuration allows it to produce up to 148 horsepower. In the case of the 2021 HR-V, it has a sluggish four-cylinder, 1.8-liter engine that can only generate up to 141 horsepower.

The Bottom Line

The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is indeed a joyful ride that has all the amenities that you want in a vehicle. It defeats the HR-V in all aspects, no questions asked.

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