2021 CX-3 vs 2021 C-HR

2021 Mazda CX-3 vs 2021 Toyota C-HR | San Juan Capistrano, CA

The CX-30 and CX-5 are well-known. And for good reason. Both are excellent crossovers and leaders in their segments. Critics and owners alike love them for their responsiveness, good looks, and safety. However, there’s an even more affordable crossover that’s available from Mazda: the 2021 Mazda CX-3.

Today, we’ll be comparing the underrated 2021 Mazda CX-3 Sport and the 2021 Toyota C-HR LE. We’ve provided some concrete stats and specs in the table below, as well as a couple broader comparisons below that.
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2021 Mazda CX-3 Sport

vs

2021 Toyota C-HR LE

$22,700

MSRP

$22,475
2.0L 4-cyl

Engine

2.0L 4-cyl

148 hp / 146 lb-ft

Horsepower / Torque

144 hp / 139 lb-ft

6-speed auto

Transmission

 CVT
FWD or AWD

Drivetrain

 FWD
29/34/31

Fuel Economy

 27/31/29

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One Trim, More Features

The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is only offered in one trim: Sport. However, it has features usually only found on top-tier vehicles. Blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, adaptive LED headlights, a heads-up display, and day-and-night pedestrian detection are just a few of the features the2021 CX-3 Sport has that the base 2021 C-HR LE doesn’t.

2021 CX-3 stopped at intersection
2021 CX-3 on cobblestone street

Better Powertrain

The 2021 CX-3 doesn’t just have a better feature load, it also has a better powertrain. The 2.0L four-cylinder is the same one found in the iconic MX-5 Miata and the Mazda3 2.0 S. It produces more horsepower and torque than the C-HR engine. Not only that, but it’s paired to the signature Mazda six-speed automatic transmission, known for its quick and reactive shifting. And if that wasn’t enough, there’s one final nail in the coffin: AWD. That’s right. The 2021 CX-3 is offered in both FWD and AWD. The C-HR, no matter which trim you choose, is only available in FWD.

2021 CX-3 driving on mountain road

For more details on the 2021 Mazda CX-3, give Capistrano Mazda a call.

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