Mazda CX-3 vs. Ford Fiesta
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda CX-3 and Ford Fiesta 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 Mazda CX-3 and the Ford Fiesta.
When we compare the Mazda CX-3's and the Ford Fiesta's specifications and ratings, the Mazda CX-3 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Ford Fiesta has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Mazda CX-3 and Ford Fiesta have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Mazda CX-3's and the Ford Fiesta's specifications and ratings, the Mazda CX-3 is a better car than the Ford Fiesta.
Pricing: A used 2019 Mazda CX-3 ranges from $12,995 to $21,989 while a used 2019 Ford Fiesta is priced between $6,990 to $17,633.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda CX-3’s base engine makes 148 horsepower, and the Ford Fiesta base engine makes 120 horsepower. The CX-3 is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 432 miles. The Fiesta is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 434 miles.This gives the Mazda CX-3 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Fiesta the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mazda CX-3 and Ford Fiesta are comparable in regards to interior volume and rear 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:
20390
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21644
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
18640 - 26900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
14560
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
17286
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
12460 - 26900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17496
Price Range:
12995 - 21989
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
16431
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
13419 - 19418
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
138
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
66638
# Good or Great Deals:
54
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11840
Price Range:
6990 - 17633
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
14284
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
10300 - 29195
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
228
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
79670
# Good or Great Deals:
105
Mazda CX-3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Fiesta Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda CX-3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
4.1 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Fiesta
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
4.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.7 - 16.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.043
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7653271105936486
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.4 - 15.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.502486059291739
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.0 - 11.8
Mazda CX-3 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 21Ranking
15 out of / 21Ranking
17 out of / 21Ranking
19 out of / 21Ranking
20 out of / 21Ranking
37 out of / 67Ranking
59 out of / 67Ranking
61 out of / 67Ranking
62 out of / 67Ranking
63 out of / 67Ranking
63 out of / 67Ford Fiesta Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mazda CX-3 Trim Levels
Grand Touring, Sport, Touring
Ford Fiesta Trim Levels
S, SE, ST, ST Line
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
120 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
112 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 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):
29 / 34 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
368 / 432 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
335 / 434 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49 inches
Cargo Space:
14.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
100 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2537 lbs
Width:
77.8 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
159.7 inches
Wheelbase:
98 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/60R15
Exterior Colors
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
White
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Oxford White
Silver
Ingot Silver
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black w/Sterling Stone Insert
