Compare Mazda CX-3 vs 2021 Mazda 3 Sedan

Overview

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 29 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
13.2 ft³

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
148 hp @ 6000 rpm
155 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
146 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
150 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,851 lbs
3,071 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
31 MPG
31 MPG
City
29 MPG
28 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
36 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.8 Tons/yr
5.6 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
368.3 miles
369.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
431.8 miles
475.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
168.3 in
183.5 in
Height
60.7 in
56.9 in
Max Width
69.6 in
70.7 in
Front Width
60 in
61.7 in
Rear Width
59.9 in
62.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
107.3 in
Ground Clearance
6.1 in
5.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.7 in
42.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.4 in
38 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
53.5 in
55.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
52.3 in
54.6 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35 in
35.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.2 in
37.3 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
50.4 in
53.5 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
49 in
50.9 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
N/A
13.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
42.7 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
17.8 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
17.8 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.8 ft
34.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire
P215/60HR16
P205/60HR16
Rear Tire
P215/60HR16
P205/60HR16
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Ceramic Metallic
  • Deep Crystal Blue Mica
  • Eternal Blue Mica
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Machine Gray Metallic
  • Snowflake White Pearl Mica
  • Soul Red Crystal Metallic
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Sonic Silver Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Upholstery
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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