If you’re in the market for a subcompact SUV, you’ll likely come across both the 2021 Mazda CX-3 and the Nissan Kicks. Here at Hall Mazda Virginia Beach, our dealers love the thrilling combination of sedan driveability and agility with SUV utility and interior space that the 2021 Mazda CX-3 provides.
Savvy buyers will likely wish to compare the Mazda vehicle to a similar-seeming Nissan Kicks. Here is a side-by-side comparison.
Interior and Cabin
Both the Mazda CX-3 and the Nissan Kicks are classified in the subcompact SUV segment. While the new Mazda SUV may be the smallest SUV manufactured by Mazda, it has plenty of cabin space for families. Looking at the total cargo space, the Mazda subcompact boasts 42.7 cubic feet of space, whereas the Nissan Kicks falls well short at 32.3 cubic feet.
Besides the impressive amount of space, the Mazda CX-3 has upscale details, such as textured plastics, soft leather, and bright chrome detailing. To make navigation easier, the subcompact also boasts a heads-up display from the top of the instrument panel, which provides information such as speed and navigation. The Nissan Kicks doesn’t have any such feature.
Engine and Transmission
Powering the 2021 Mazda CX-3 is a potent 146-horsepower four-cylinder engine. In comparison, the 2021 Nissan Kicks falls well short with a 122-horsepower four-cylinder engine.
Another differentiator is that the 2021 Mazda CX-3 offers i-Activ AWD®, allowing drivers to traverse all types of terrain in varying weather conditions. The Nissan Kicks does not offer an all-wheel-drive system on any of its trims.
To see why else the 2021 Mazda CX-3 is the superior subcompact SUV, head over to Hall Mazda Virginia Beach.
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