2021 Hyundai Venue vs 2021 Mazda CX-3
The Mazda CX-3 wins clearly, 98.7 to 88.7, 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, 98.7 to 88.7, on safety.
| Category · weight | 2021 Mazda CX-3overall 98.7 | 2021 Hyundai Venueoverall 88.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 97 | 74.5 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 98.7 | 88.7 |
Mazda CX-3: model-level data · Hyundai Venue: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMazda CX-3
Top recalls
- highBack Over Prevention23V487000 · 236,100 vehicles
Hyundai Venue
Top recalls
- highSeat Belts22V458000 · 72,142 vehicles
- highSeat Belts21V796000 · 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 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 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, 98.7 to 88.7, on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2021 Mazda CX-3 scores 98.7 and the 2021 Hyundai Venue 88.7. 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. 2021 Hyundai Venue: 4 NHTSA stars, grade B, 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.