2021 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

The 2021 Mazda CX-3 oozes with great appeal on the outside, and an upscale cabin inside. It has listed the most reliable standard safety features. It has great engines promising punchy acceleration, which gives it an undeniable athletic handling.

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, on the other hand, promises a cushioned ride in its beautifully-crafted cabin. It also offers a user-friendly infotainment system. You will appreciate its exterior styling too.

Design & Style

The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is praised for having a great seating configuration that is accommodating for a family of five. Front seats have plenty of legroom and headroom to accommodate taller occupants. Average-sized adults and kids can seat at the back as well. It also opens up 42.7 cubic feet of cargo space when the rear seats are folded flat. One thing that makes this ride stand out in terms of design and style is its upscale cabin, which compares to those categorized as luxury cars.

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek impresses too, at least in terms of cargo space. The ride can seat up to five adults, but the back seats are best left to children to enjoy the same level of comfort offered by the CX-3. Carrying the standard cloth upholstery, with soft plastics and orange stitching, the overall look of the crossover does not compare to what its Mazda counterpart offers in terms of design and style.

Technology & Safety

The 2021 CX-3 features a seven-inch touch screen for its Mazda Connect infotainment system. This one has a responsive touch screen and uses a rotary knob as back-up for the driver's access to other features. It also has a USB port, voice recognition, six speakers, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Its long list of standard advanced safety features includes a rearview camera, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, and the now standard day and night pedestrian detection.

The 2021 Crosstrek uses a 6.5-inch touch screen for its Starlink infotainment system. This setup has a simple layout and is organized enough to have an easier access to the interface. The screen displays graphics and quickly responds to user inputs. It supports Android Auto, Apple Car Play and provides functionalities for the Bluetooth, a USB port, and four speakers, as well as push-button start, moonroof, and proximity keyless entry. It is disappointing that the only standard safety feature that it offers is a rearview camera.

Performance

Under the hood of the CX-3 is a four-cylinder, 2.0-liter capacity engine that can reach up to 148 horsepower in terms of results. The Crosstrek, on the other hand, carries a turbo-four that generates up to 152 horsepower.

The Bottom Line

The 2021 Mazda CX-3 really knows how to give it followers a great set of features. It lives up to the expectations of car lovers out there who are looking for a comfortable and modern ride.

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