2021 Lexus UX vs 2021 Mazda CX-3
The Lexus UX edges it, 97.1 to 91.6, on fuel & range. The Mazda CX-3 is ahead on safety and performance.
2021 Lexus UX
The 2021 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…
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 Lexus UX
Slight edgeThe Lexus UX edges it, 97.1 to 91.6, on fuel & range. The Mazda CX-3 is ahead on safety and performance.
| Category · weight | 2021 Mazda CX-3overall 91.6 | 2021 Lexus UXoverall 97.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 74.6 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 95.9 | 93.8 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 96.6 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 91.6 | 97.1 |
Mazda CX-3: model-level data · Lexus UX: 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
Lexus UX
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Mazda CX-3 | Lexus UX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | CX-3 2WD | UX 250h |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 42 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,000 | $1,500 |
| 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 Lexus UX?
The Lexus UX edges it, 97.1 to 91.6, on fuel & range. The Mazda CX-3 is ahead on safety and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2021 Lexus UX scores 97.1 and the 2021 Mazda CX-3 91.6. 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 Lexus UX?
2021 Mazda CX-3: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2021 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.