2021 Hyundai Venue vs 2021 Mazda CX-3
The Mazda CX-3 wins clearly, 99 to 86.7, on safety.
2021 Hyundai Venue
The 2021 Hyundai Venue is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact wagon. The most efficient version, the Venue, is EPA-rated at 31 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall …
2021 Mazda CX-3
The 2021 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…
2021 Mazda CX-3
Clear winThe Mazda CX-3 wins clearly, 99 to 86.7, on safety.
| Category · weight | 2021 Mazda CX-3overall 99 | 2021 Hyundai Venueoverall 86.7 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 97.8 | 70 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 99 | 86.7 | |||||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Mazda CX-3 and Hyundai Venue
Mazda CX-3: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Hyundai Venue: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2021 Mazda CX-3 wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (4 against 28 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 72).
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
What they share
- The same EPA fuel cost ($2,150 a year).
- 31 combined.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMazda CX-3
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 23V487000 · 236,100 vehicles · filed unfixed
Hyundai Venue
Top recalls
- critical Seat Belts 22V458000 · 72,142 vehicles
- critical Seat Belts 21V796000 · 978 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Mazda CX-3 | Hyundai Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | CX-3 2WD | Venue |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 31 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2021 Mazda CX-3 or the 2021 Hyundai Venue?
The Mazda CX-3 wins clearly, 99 to 86.7, on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2021 Mazda CX-3 scores 99 and the 2021 Hyundai Venue 86.7. 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 2021 Mazda CX-3 or the 2021 Hyundai Venue?
2021 Mazda CX-3: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall (1 filed with no repair available). 2021 Hyundai Venue: 4 NHTSA stars, grade C, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2021 Mazda CX-3 and the 2021 Hyundai Venue?
Where the 2021 Mazda CX-3 wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (4 against 28 filed with NHTSA), has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 72), and carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4. What they share: the same EPA fuel cost ($2,150 a year), 31 combined, and 5 seats.