2016 Honda HR-V vs. 2016 Mazda CX-3: Which Should You Buy? - U.S. News & World Report (blog)
Considering only horsepower and fuel economy, the HR-V and CX-3 are pretty much even, but the HR-V holds a big advantage in cargo capacity with over 14 cubic feet more space than the CX-3. Mazda’s subcompact SUV also has base price that’s more... In terms of available technology, the CX-3 can be equipped with lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert and Mazda’s Smart City Brake Support system, which offers forward collision warning and low-speed automatic braking. Behind the wheel, test drivers report that both the HR-V and CX-3 have adequate power around town, but harder acceleration can feel strained, and in the case of the HR-V, noisy. However, critics praise the CX-3’s infotainment system and climate controls for their ease of use, while they criticize the HR-V’s distracting and complicated touch-sensitive audio and climate commands. In terms of cabin materials, the CX-3 has an upscale feel, reviewers say, and the HR-V’s interior build quality is appropriate for the price. Due to very positive reviews from the automotive press, the Mazda CX-3’s overall score of 8. 5 is currently the best in the subcompact SUV class, while the. Source: usnews.rankingsandreviews.com
