Mazda CX-3 first generation

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The Mazda CX-3 first generation (2015–2023): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 33 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Model codes: DK · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,280 mm RDW	4,270 mm TC	4,275 mm
Width	1,770 mm RDW	1,770 mm TC	1,765 mm
Height	1,540 mm RDW	1,540 mm TC	1,535 mm
Wheelbase	2,570 mm RDW	2,570 mm TC	2,570 mm
Front track	1,525 mm ASTRA	1,520 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,520 mm ASTRA	1,520 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,130–1,210 kg RDW	1,268–1,355 kg TC	1,291–1,339 kg
Mass in running order	1,230–1,310 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,690–1,760 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,200 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	605–645 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	453 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,492 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	187–195 km/h RDW	–	173–192 km/h
Torque	204–270 Nm ASTRA	–	204–270 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/50R18, 215/60R16

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2016–2021: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
3 years	97.0% (96.6–97.4)	92.2%	7,096
4–5 years	94.7% (94.5–95.0)	91.0%	29,359
6–8 years	89.6% (89.3–89.9)	86.4%	32,759
9–12 years	84.1% (82.5–85.5)	77.9%	2,196

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	24.3%	25.9%
Brakes	20.4%	17.9%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	6.2%	6.4%
Suspension	3.5%	8.8%
Lights and electrics	3.3%	6.7%
Seat belts and airbags	1.2%	0.4%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

111 complaints for model years 2016–2021. 9 crashes · 3 injuries

Electrical system 26
Fuel system 20

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 33 versions of the Mazda CX-3 first generation

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European Union 16 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	EU registrations
2021–2022	2.0 L	89 kW (121 PS)	Petrol	6.1–6.4 L/100 km WLTP	145–146 g/km	29,063
2021	1.5 L	85 kW (116 PS)	Petrol	6.5 L/100 km WLTP	147 g/km	100
2018–2020	2.0 L	89 kW (121 PS)	Petrol	–	126–141 g/km	137,414
2018–2020	1.8 L	85 kW (116 PS)	Diesel	–	118–124 g/km	13,463
2015–2020	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Petrol	–	148–154 g/km	38,599
2019	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Petrol	15.2 kWh/100 km NEDC	154 g/km	11,208
2015–2019	1.5 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Diesel	–	105–123 g/km	60,299
2018–2019	1.8 L	–	Diesel	–	114 g/km	464
2015–2019	2.0 L	88 kW (120 PS)	Petrol	–	137 g/km	218,022
2019	1.8 L	89 kW (121 PS)	Diesel	–	114 g/km	14
2015–2018	1.5 L	–	Diesel	–	108–112 g/km	5,972
2017	2.0 L	132 kW (179 PS)	Petrol	–	137 g/km	3,318
2017	2.0 L	165 kW (224 PS)	Petrol	–	147 g/km	1,422
2017	1.5 L	116 kW (158 PS)	Diesel	–	131 g/km	20
2017	2.0 L	115 kW (156 PS)	Petrol	–	136 g/km	16
2016	2.0 L	88 kW (120 PS)	Diesel	–	137 g/km	32

United Kingdom 17 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2020–20211.8 115ps 2WD Sport Nav+ · 115ps 2WD Sport Nav+	1.8 L	85 kW (116 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.2 L/100 km WLTP	138 g/km
2020–20212.0 121ps 2WD GT Sport Nav+ · 2.0 121ps 2WD GT Sport Nav+ Auto / Red Nappa (09/18) · 2.0 121ps 2WD SE Nav+ and 11 more trims	2.0 L	89 kW (121 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	6.6 L/100 km WLTP	149 g/km
2020–20212.0 121ps 2WD SE-L Nav+ Auto · 2.0 121ps 2WD Sport Nav+ Auto · 2.0 121ps 2WD Sport Nav+ Auto / Safety Pack and 5 more trims	2.0 L	89 kW (121 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	7.2 L/100 km WLTP	161 g/km
2020–20212.0 150ps AWD Sport Nav+ (05/18) · 2.0 150ps AWD Sport Nav+ / Safety Pack (05/18) · 2.0 150ps AWD Sport Nav+ / Stone Leather / Safety Pack (05/18)	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	7.4 L/100 km WLTP	166 g/km
2020–20212.0 150ps AWD Sport Nav+ Auto (05/18) · 2.0 150ps AWD Sport Nav+ Auto / Stone Leather / Safety Pack (05/18) · 2.0 150ps AWD Sport Nav+ Auto / Safety Pack (05/18)	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	8.1 L/100 km WLTP	181 g/km
2019115ps 2WD Sport Nav+	1.8 L	85 kW (116 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.2 L/100 km WLTP	–
2019121ps 2WD GT Sport Nav+ · 121ps 2WD SE Nav+ · 121ps 2WD SE-L Nav+ and 4 more trims	2.0 L	89 kW (121 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	6.6 L/100 km WLTP	–
2019121ps 2WD SE-L Nav+ Auto · 121ps 2WD Sport Nav+ Auto · 121ps 2WD Sport Nav+ Auto / Safety Pack and 1 more trim	2.0 L	89 kW (121 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	7.2 L/100 km WLTP	–
20192.0 150ps AWD Sport Nav+ (05/18) · 2.0 150ps AWD Sport Nav+ / Safety Pack (05/18) · 2.0 150ps AWD Sport Nav+ / Stone Leather / Safety Pack (05/18)	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	7.4 L/100 km WLTP	–
20192.0 150ps AWD Sport Nav+ Auto (05/18) · 2.0 150ps AWD Sport Nav+ Auto / Stone Leather / Safety Pack (05/18) · 2.0 150ps AWD Sport Nav+ Auto / Safety Pack (05/18)	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	8.1 L/100 km WLTP	–
2015–20181.5 SKYACTIV-D (105PS) 5 door 2WD	1.5 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	4.0 L/100 km NEDC	105 g/km
2015–20181.5 SKYACTIV-D (105PS) 5 door AWD	1.5 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	136 g/km
2015–20181.5 SKYACTIV-D (105PS) 5 door AWD	1.5 L	77 kW (105 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	4.7 L/100 km NEDC	123 g/km
2015–20182.0 SKYACTIV-G (120PS) 5 door 2WD · 2.0 SKYACTIV-G (120PS) 5 door	2.0 L	88 kW (120 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	5.9 L/100 km NEDC	137 g/km
2015–20182.0 SKYACTIV-G (120PS) 5 door 2WD · 2.0 SKYACTIV-G (120PS) 5 door	2.0 L	88 kW (120 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	5.8 L/100 km NEDC	136 g/km
20182.0 SKYACTIV-G (150PS) 5 door	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	6.4 L/100 km NEDC	150 g/km
2015–20172.0 SKYACTIV-G (120PS) 5 door AWD	2.0 L	88 kW (120 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	6.4 L/100 km NEDC	150 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.