Mazda CX-3
2018–2021 model years · Generation introduced 2016
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- Available years
- 2018–2021
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $10,825–$14,038
The overview
Mazda's entry in the mini-utility segment brings agile handling, a solid and substantial feel, and good fuel economy. The ride is firm but does a good job absorbing impacts, although noise levels can be high. The CX-3 is available with front- or all-wheel drive, and the sole powertrain is a 146-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a six-speed automatic. It's a smooth, willing mill but isn't overly powerful. The infotainment system includes a 7-inch center display screen and a rotary knob to control phone and audio functions, but it takes time to get familiar with its operation. Room in the front seats is narrow, the rear seat is very tight, and cargo space is modest. Blind spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking are available. 2021 is the final year for the CX-3
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 ↗ Sport 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (148 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $14,038 | Not rated | 3/5 | 29 MPG |
| 2020 ↗ Sport 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (148 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $12,450 | 3/5 | Not rated | 29 MPG |
| 2019 ↗ Touring 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (146 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $12,225 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 29 MPG |
| 2018 ↗ Touring 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (146 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $10,825 | 4/5 | Not rated | 29 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2021 model
Sport 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (148 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2021 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2016
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $14,038
- Retail value range
- $13,375 - $14,700
- Original MSRP range
- $20,790 - $22,190
- Trade-in range
- $10,655 - $11,970
Ratings
- Road test score
- 64/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 45%
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 27 MPG
- EPA highway
- 32 MPG
- EPA combined
- 29 MPG
- Tested city
- 20 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,720
- Cruising range
- 330 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.5 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 168 in
- Width
- 70 in
- Height
- 61 in
- Wheelbase
- 101 in
- Weight
- 2,945 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 25.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 18 cu ft
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 3/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 20144 First published: November 19, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2020 model
Sport 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (148 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2020 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2016
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $12,450
- Retail value range
- $11,850 - $13,050
- Original MSRP range
- $20,640 - $22,040
- Trade-in range
- $8,910 - $10,070
Ratings
- Road test score
- 64/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 27 MPG
- EPA highway
- 32 MPG
- EPA combined
- 29 MPG
- Tested city
- 20 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,720
- Cruising range
- 330 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.5 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 168 in
- Width
- 70 in
- Height
- 61 in
- Wheelbase
- 101 in
- Weight
- 2,945 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 25.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 18 cu ft
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 3/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 15853 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2019 model
Touring 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (146 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2019 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2016
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $12,225
- Retail value range
- $10,675 - $13,425
- Original MSRP range
- $20,390 - $27,145
- Trade-in range
- $7,730 - $10,670
Ratings
- Road test score
- 64/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 56%
- Reliability
- 4/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 27 MPG
- EPA highway
- 32 MPG
- EPA combined
- 29 MPG
- Tested city
- 20 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,720
- Cruising range
- 330 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.5 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 168 in
- Width
- 70 in
- Height
- 61 in
- Wheelbase
- 101 in
- Weight
- 2,945 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 25.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 18 cu ft
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 1/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 3/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 12961 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2018 model
Touring 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (146 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2018 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2016
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $10,825
- Retail value range
- $9,125 - $12,075
- Original MSRP range
- $20,110 - $26,415
- Trade-in range
- $6,200 - $9,080
Ratings
- Road test score
- 64/100
- Reliability
- 4/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 27 MPG
- EPA highway
- 32 MPG
- EPA combined
- 29 MPG
- Tested city
- 20 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,720
- Cruising range
- 330 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.5 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 168 in
- Width
- 70 in
- Height
- 61 in
- Wheelbase
- 101 in
- Weight
- 2,945 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 25.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 18 cu ft
- Luggage
- 1+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 3/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 11906 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
