Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Crossover
Production years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Built on the Mazda 2 platform, the CX 3 debuted at Los Angeles Auto Show in 2014 and it was one of the most highly anticipated vehicles from that segment in that year.
The small-segment started to fade away in favor of small crossover vehicles. The lifted suspension was not only better for driving over curbs and roaming with confidence over speed-bumps. It also allowed easy access inside the vehicle.
It was the fifth Mazda model to use the Kodo design language. Through that design language, Mazda said the car expresses its motion soul with its swept, curved lines. Its dimensions are between the Mazda 2 and Mazda 3. But, since it was a crossover, it was higher than both of them. And it wasn't higher only from the lifted suspension. The bodywork was higher than the 2. That allowed a bigger interior headroom. The higher ground clearance was nicely masked with black plastics around the wheel-arches and side-sills.
Inside, there was room for four passengers. Due to a higher seating position, the legroom in the back was very good for the vehicle's size. The car featured an infotainment system on top of the dashboard with a controller between the front seats, or via the touch-screen.
Under the hood, there were two engine variants, with automatic or manual transmission. The car was available with front or all-wheel-drive. Its safety systems included autonomous braking systems, lane departure warnings, cruise control, and speed limiter.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 6AT AWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 6000 RPM 120 HP @ 6000 RPM 118 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 150 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 203 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/50 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.3 in (4275 mm) |
Width: | 69.5 in (1765 mm) |
Height: | 60.4 in (1534 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.8 in (1,524/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.2 in (2570 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2954 lbs (1340 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 146 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 6AT FWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 6000 RPM 120 HP @ 6000 RPM 118 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 150 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 203 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116 mph (187 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/50 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.3 in (4275 mm) |
Width: | 69.5 in (1765 mm) |
Height: | 60.4 in (1534 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.8 in (1,524/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.2 in (2570 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2800 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3660 lbs (1660 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 136 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 6MT FWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 6000 RPM 120 HP @ 6000 RPM 118 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 150 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 203 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/50 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.3 in (4275 mm) |
Width: | 69.5 in (1765 mm) |
Height: | 60.4 in (1534 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.8 in (1,524/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.2 in (2570 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2712 lbs (1230 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3660 lbs (1660 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 137 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 6AT AWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1499 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 4000 RPM 106 HP @ 4000 RPM 105 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 1600-2500 RPM 270 Nm @ 1600-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/50 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.3 in (4275 mm) |
Width: | 69.5 in (1765 mm) |
Height: | 60.4 in (1534 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.8 in (1,524/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.2 in (2570 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3020 lbs (1370 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 136 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 6MT AWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1499 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 4000 RPM 106 HP @ 4000 RPM 105 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 1600-2500 RPM 270 Nm @ 1600-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/50 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.3 in (4275 mm) |
Width: | 69.5 in (1765 mm) |
Height: | 60.4 in (1534 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.8 in (1,524/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.2 in (2570 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2976 lbs (1350 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 123 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 6MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1499 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 4000 RPM 106 HP @ 4000 RPM 105 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 1600-2500 RPM 270 Nm @ 1600-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.7 gallons (48.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/50 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.3 in (4275 mm) |
Width: | 69.5 in (1765 mm) |
Height: | 60.4 in (1534 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.8 in (1,524/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.2 in (2570 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2811 lbs (1275 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3660 lbs (1660 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 105 g/km |