INFINITI QX30 vs. Mazda CX-3
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the INFINITI QX30 and Mazda CX-3 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the INFINITI QX30 and the Mazda CX-3.
When comparing the INFINITI QX30's and the Mazda CX-3's specifications and ratings, the INFINITI QX30 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Mazda CX-3 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the INFINITI QX30's and the Mazda CX-3's specifications and ratings, the Mazda CX-3 is a better car than the INFINITI QX30.
Pricing: A used 2019 INFINITI QX30 ranges from $16,392 to $25,623 while a used 2019 Mazda CX-3 is priced between $14,991 to $23,563.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the INFINITI QX30 loses 49 percent of its value and the Mazda CX-3 loses 32.1 percent of its value. This means the Mazda CX-3 retains 16.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the INFINITI QX30.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the INFINITI QX30’s base engine makes 208 horsepower, and the Mazda CX-3 base engine makes 148 horsepower. The QX30 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. The CX-3 is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 432 miles.This gives the Mazda CX-3 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the INFINITI QX30 the advantage in maximum range. The QX30 uses premium unleaded, and the CX-3 uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The INFINITI QX30 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Mazda CX-3 has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room. The INFINITI QX30 and Mazda CX-3 are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings: The Mazda CX-3 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$35,566
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$23,200 - $52,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,390
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$21,644
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$18,640 - $26,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,507
Price Range:
$16,392 - $25,623
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$25,524
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$17,213 - $42,906
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
23
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
75,322
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,030
Price Range:
$14,991 - $23,563
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$18,534
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$15,761 - $22,193
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
110
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62,134
# Good or Great Deals:
20
INFINITI QX30 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mazda CX-3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
6.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI QX30
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
6.1 - 7.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
7.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda CX-3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
7.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.8 - 9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
15.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 7.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 19.5
INFINITI QX30 Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 13Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 68Ranking
52 out of / 68Ranking
63 out of / 68Ranking
64 out of / 68Mazda CX-3 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 20Ranking
19 out of / 20Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
37 out of / 67Ranking
59 out of / 67Ranking
62 out of / 67Ranking
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63 out of / 67Ranking
63 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
INFINITI QX30 Trim Levels
Essential, Luxe, Pure, Sport
Mazda CX-3 Trim Levels
Grand Touring, Sport, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
208 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
148 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
146 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
317 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 34 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
368 / 432 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Cargo Space:
19.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
34 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.4 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
44.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3285 lbs
Width:
82 inches
Height:
59.5 inches
Length:
174.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2809 lbs
Width:
69.6 inches
Height:
60.7 inches
Length:
168.3 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Exterior Colors
Beige
Liquid Copper
Black
Black Obsidian / Pearlescent Black
Blue
Ink Blue
Brown
Chestnut Bronze
Gray
Graphite Shadow
Red
Magnetic Red
Silver
Blade Silver
White
Majestic White
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Jet Black Mica
Blue
Deep Crystal Blue Mica / Eternal Blue Mica
Brown
Titanium Flash Mica
Gray
Ceramic Metallic / Machine Gray Metallic
Red
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Interior Colors
Black
Graphite
Interior Colors
Black
Black
