Comparing the 2018 Subaru SV Crosstrek with the 2017 Mazda CX-3 will not bring in a really clear result for everyone. The truth is these two SUVs are very similar except some differences. Those are the ones that could lead towards the final decision, of course. Let’s take a look at the most important factors for most interested buyers so we can help you make a choice when looking at these two as your choices.
Comfort
In the 2018 Subaru SV Crosstrek’s backseat you will be able to stretch out more because you have larger leg and head room. If you are a taller driver you want to consider the Subaru first as even the front seats offer more room available for passenger and driver. However, if your idea of comfort is not having to get out of the car often because of a gas station stop, the Mazda CX-3 will give you better fuel economy and a larger tank size.
Costs
Every time we calculate an SUV’s overall cost we have to think about various different things that are of higher interest. The MSRP of the Subaro Crosstrek is lower and this is what basically tips the balance. That is because destination charges are highly similar. While we cannot know how prices will evolve based on the acceptance of the 2018 Subaru SV Crosstrek, at the moment this is the best choice if you mainly think about price, but not by much.
Dimensions
Mazda CX-3 is slimmer so if you will do a lot of city driving, this is the SUV for you. It is also shorter so parking is going to be a little easier.
Driving
If we are to take a look at the offered drivetrain, there is not much to separate these two contenders. We can also see really similar turning radius so maneuverability should be the same. When analyzing performance we see the first minor difference since the Crosstrek has more horsepower. Even so, not much is going to offer different results when looking at how it feels to drive the SUVs.
Utility
Speaking about seating, we are looking at another factor that does not bring many differences. What will surely influence your buying decision though will be the cargo space. Subaru manages to offer more than Mazda so we can say that utility is a little higher.
Final Thoughts
The 2018 Subaru SV Crosstrek has to be a little preferred when compared with 2017 Mazda CX-3 but the truth is that we are looking at two SUVs that are very similar. They have the same warranties and selling prices. Even so, Mazda has preference when you want to drive the SUV mostly through cities.
