2021 Mazda CX-3 vs 2021 Volvo V60
The Volvo V60 edges it, 90.2 to 87.8, on performance. The Mazda CX-3 is ahead on fuel & range and safety. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.6 and it flips.
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 Volvo V60
The 2021 Volvo V60 is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas compact wagon with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the V60 AWD PHEV, …
2021 Volvo V60
Slight edgeThe Volvo V60 edges it, 90.2 to 87.8, on performance. The Mazda CX-3 is ahead on fuel & range and safety. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.6 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2021 Mazda CX-3overall 87.8 | 2021 Volvo V60overall 90.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 83.5 |
| Safetyw 4 | 93.9 | 85.4 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 |
| Performancew 2 | 45.1 | 100 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 87.8 | 90.2 |
Mazda CX-3: model-level data · Volvo V60: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.6 and the answer flips.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMazda CX-3
Top recalls
- highBack Over Prevention23V487000 · 236,100 vehicles
Volvo V60
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System25V179000 · 7,483 vehicles
- highSteering23V001000 · 74 vehicles
- highSeat Belts21V682000 · 19,149 vehicles
- highAir Bags21V001000 · 2,883 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Mazda CX-3 | Volvo V60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | CX-3 2WD | V60 AWD PHEV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 30 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,000 | $2,600 |
| 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 Volvo V60?
The Volvo V60 edges it, 90.2 to 87.8, on performance. The Mazda CX-3 is ahead on fuel & range and safety. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 4.6 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2021 Volvo V60 scores 90.2 and the 2021 Mazda CX-3 87.8. 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 Volvo V60?
2021 Mazda CX-3: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2021 Volvo V60: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 4 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.