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2020 Lexus UX vs 2020 Mazda CX-3

The Lexus UX edges it, 95.1 to 92, on fuel & range. The Mazda CX-3 is ahead on safety and performance.

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2020 Lexus UX

The 2020 Lexus UX is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact wagon with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the UX 250h, is EPA-rated a…

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2020 Mazda CX-3

The 2020 Mazda CX-3 is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact wagon with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CX-3 2WD, is EPA-rated at 31 mpg…

Verdict · default weights

2020 Lexus UX

Slight edge

The Lexus UX edges it, 95.1 to 92, on fuel & range. The Mazda CX-3 is ahead on safety and performance.

Fuel & range2020 Lexus UX leads by 25.4
Safety2020 Mazda CX-3 leads by 8.8
Performance2020 Mazda CX-3 leads by 3.4
Category · weight2020 Mazda CX-3overall 922020 Lexus UXoverall 95.1
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 374.6100
Safetyw 49788.2
Space & cargow 2100100
Performancew 210096.6
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall9295.1

Mazda CX-3: model-level data · Lexus UX: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Mazda CX-3

Safety Signal92 A
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls1
Owner complaints1 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutAir Bags (1)

Top recalls

  • highBack Over Prevention23V487000 · 236,100 vehicles

Lexus UX

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls0
Owner complaints6 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutElectrical System (3), Service Brakes (2), Power Train (1)

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Mazda CX-3Lexus UX
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsGASHEV, GAS
EPA configuration comparedCX-3 2WDUX 250h
Combined mpg / MPGe3142
EPA annual fuel cost$2,000$1,500
EV range
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2020 Mazda CX-3 or the 2020 Lexus UX?

The Lexus UX edges it, 95.1 to 92, on fuel & range. The Mazda CX-3 is ahead on safety and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2020 Lexus UX scores 95.1 and the 2020 Mazda CX-3 92. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.

Which has the better safety record, the 2020 Mazda CX-3 or the 2020 Lexus UX?

2020 Mazda CX-3: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2020 Lexus UX: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.