2021 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2021 Nissan Kicks

The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is appreciated for its athletic handling and quick acceleration. This has a long list of reliable safety features as well. This agile crossover is praised for its upscale cabin that makes it look as classy as luxury cars out there, considering that it is just a subcompact SUV.

In the case of the 2021 Nissan Kicks, there are also plenty of standard features to look forward to. It boasts of a good-enough cargo area, and has that refreshed styling from the outside to the inside.

Design & Style

The 2021 CX-3 can carry up to a maximum of 42.7 cubic feet of cargo in its trunk. This is when the rear seats are folded flat. With its spacious front seats, the driver and his co-pilot will find a comfortable position up front. At the back, there is enough room to accommodate three kids or two adults. When it comes to overall cabin design, this crossover impresses with its modern and soft-touch points in the cabin.

For the 2021 Nissan Kicks' design and style, it promises to carry plenty of cargo. When compared to the CX-3, its rear seats don't completely fold down flat. There are wheel wells that take up too much space at the trunk area too. The ride can seat up to five people, but take note that the back seats are just made for kids. There are plenty of color accents in its now more modern interior, but still it is not just so impressive in terms of styling.

Technology & Safety

Featuring a seven-inch touch screen for its Mazda Connect Infotainment system, the 2021 CX-3 is user-friendly. This one has a rotary knob which can be used to control features like the six speakers and voice recognition feature. It also has a USB port, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. For your safety, you can count on day and night pedestrian detection, stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, adaptive LED headlights, head-up display, rain-sensing windshield wipers, blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning, and a whole lot more.

The 2021 Nissan Kicks, just like the Mazda CX-3, carries a seven-inch touch screen for its infotainment system. This one has smaller icons that it is hard to use. The graphics display is outdated as well. There is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its standard list of features. Other features include three USB ports, six speakers, and a Bluetooth interface. Safety features listed as standard are the rearview camera, forward collision warning, and automatic high-beam headlights, among others. The list is short when compared to those found in the CX-3.

Performance

The 2021 CX-3 comes with an engine that can spew out up to 148-horsepower. This number is better than the four-cylinder configuration found on the Kicks. The latter can only yield up to 122 horsepower.

The Bottom Line

The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is handsome, sporty, and tech-rich. It has a great engine too. It is better than the Nissan Kicks in all aspects compared above.

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