Compare the 2021 MAZDA CX-3 vs. MAZDA CX-5

2021 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2021 Mazda CX-5

2021 MAZDA CX-3

vs.

2021 MAZDA CX-5

SKYACTIV®-G 2.0L DOHC

Engine

SKYACTIV®-G 2.5T
148 hp

Horsepower

187 hp
146 lb-ft

Torque

186 lb-ft
Standard

Mazda Radar Cruise Control

Standard
Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

There are a ton of new SUVs on the market here in Richardson and nearby. But comparatively few of them offer what the new 2021 Mazda CX-3 and 2021 Mazda CX-5 do. That will come across as hardly surprising to some ardent Mazda enthusiasts near McKinney. But perhaps, to you, this sounds a little suspicious. What exactly do these two SUVs have to offer? Why not compare them against each other now to find out? It’s with that in mind that we prevent the following Mazda SUV comparison! Read on to find out everything you could hope to know about two of the most popular picks from the new Mazda SUV lineup! Curious to learn more about these Mazda SUV models? Contact us at Town North Mazda anytime!

MAZDA CX-3 VS. MAZDA CX-5: Performance

In a face-off between Mazda SUV models, you might think that thanks to SKYACTIV®-G Technology, the performance you’ll enjoy would be similar. You’d be partially right, although with its higher price, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 offers more engine options with higher output overall than the Mazda CX-3. Let’s take a peek at the performance of these SUVs in our crossover comparison:

MAZDA CX-3 Engine

  • SKYACTIV®-G 2.0L DOHC
  • 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT
  • 148 hp and 146 ft-lb of torque
  •  Front-wheel drive (FWD) or i-ACTIV AWD

MAZDA CX-5 Engine (Sport, Touring, Grand Touring)

  • SKYACTIV®-G 2.5T Dynamic Pressure Turbo DOHC
  • 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT
  • 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque
  • i-Activ AWD® with Off-road Traction Assist
  • SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift and Sport Mode

MAZDA CX-5 Engine (Grand Touring Reserve, Signature)

  • SKYACTIV®-G1 2.5T Dynamic Pressure Turbo DOHC
  • 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT
  • 250 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque
  • i-Activ AWD® with Off-road Traction Assist
  • SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift and Sport Mode

MAZDA CX-3 VS. MAZDA CX-5: Safety Features

From Mazda Connected Services to a ton of other active safety features, the Mazda CX-3 and Mazda CX-5 both have plenty to offer were safety is concerned. Here’s a brief overview:

  • Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Rearview Camera
  • Smart Brake Support with collision warning
  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
  • And more!

Find Your Ideal New MAZDA SUV at Town North Mazda Today!

Now that you’ve read about two of the most popular Mazda SUVs for sale near Plano and Dallas, we invite you to experience them in-person on a test-drive at our Richardson Mazda dealership! Call (877) 506-2932 to schedule a test-drive. Meanwhile, you can do more Mazda model research here, or explore the merits of leasing vs. buying your next Mazda SUV.

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