Mazda CX-3 vs Ford Endura
What's the difference?

Mazda CX-3

$30,670 - $39,190

2026 price

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Ford Endura

$12,999 - $31,990

2019 price

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Summary

2026 Mazda CX-3

2019 Ford Endura

By Chris Thompson

By Laura Berry

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.0L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

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Diesel

Fuel Efficiency

6.3L/100km (combined)

6.7L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Build quality
Strong driving dynamics
Design aging well

Good value
Advanced safety gear
Enjoyable to drive

Dislikes

Lack of efficiency
Interior tech outdated
Could be cheaper?

No third row of seats
Engine could do with more grunt
No petrol variant

2026 Mazda CX-3 Summary

Mazda has updated one of its most popular, but rather old models.

Yes, the Mazda CX-3 is still around after more than a decade since its reveal, and it remains almost at the tippy-top of Mazda’s local sales charts.

With the brand having shifted 8221 CX-3s in the first half of 2025, it seems the light updates and modest price rise haven’t scared away any potential customers.

We’ve grabbed a CX-3 Evolve, the second-up of four available variants, to see if the popular light SUV still stacks up, or if you’re better off taking your money elsewhere.

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2019 Ford Endura Summary

For most Aussies it probably seems the Ford Endura has just magically appeared and some of you might be wondering where Ford’s Territory went. Well, meet the new Territory… kind of.

Where the Territory was Australian-made, the Endura is built in Canada, and this model has been on sale in the United States since 2015.

The Endura received a big revamp at the start of this year and now it’s been introduced here because Ford’s had a gap in its line-up since the end of local car making meant the end of the Territory.

We went to the launch of Ford Australia’s new large SUV to see how it coped with our local roads and to investigate what it offered in terms of practicality, space and value.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Mazda CX-3 2019 Ford Endura

Verdict

‘You get what you pay for’ comes to mind with the CX-3, which is interesting given it’s neither the newest nor most feature-packed SUV in its class.

The ageing light SUV does however offer one of the best-put-together experiences in a car of this size and its engine is powerful for the class. Build quality feels well above par and there aren’t any annoying inclusions that are becoming more common in new cars.

There aren’t many downsides unless you were hoping for a big screen and the ability to play around with software functions, but at this end of the new car spectrum, a car that drives this well and remains stylish a decade on should be applauded.

Put aside its relative (but forgivable) lack of efficiency and somewhat smaller boot than rivals, and the CX-3 nails everything it needs to.

Verdict

As much as I loved the Territory I have to say Ford’s Endura is a worthy replacement. This is an easy and enjoyable to drive, spacious, fuel efficient, safe SUV that’s great value with its big features list, long warranty and low servicing costs.

The sweet spot is the entry grade Trend as it get most of the equipment you'll find on the others, without paying more for bigger wheels or a sunroof.

Mazda CX-3 vs Ford Endura What's the difference?

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Mazda CX-3 vs Ford Endura
What's the difference?