Mazda CX-3 (DK) Crossover (2015)

Name: Mazda CX-3 (DK) Crossover (2015)
Brand: Mazda

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Product Overview

Mazda CX-3 (chassis code DK) is an affordable subcompact crossover in production from 2015. It is available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.5 to 2.0 liters.

Essentially a taller Mazda2, the CX-3 is just about an unnecessary vehicle that confused consumers think is "cool".

Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the Mazda CX-3 is hardly the "offroader" that Mazda would like you to think. The Mazda CX-3 also comes with a high towing capacity.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 23% (not directly comparable across industries)

Pros

Decent engine reliability

Cons

Bad 0-100kph time
No powerful engine options
Only available with small engines
Poor suspension setup

What external reviewers found***

External score 63% (not directly comparable across industries)

Pros

Fantastic all-wheel drive
Excellent standard equipment
Excellent safety features
Decent handling
Decent infotainment system

Cons

Poor fuel economy
Lack of standard safety features
Lack of practicality
Lacklustre infotainment
Lacks all-round refinement

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Specifications

	1.5d	1.5d 4WD	1.5d AWD AT	1.8 Skyactiv-D	1.8 Skyactiv-D AWD	1.8 Skyactiv-D AT	2.0 Skyactiv-G 121	2.0 Skyactiv-G 121 AT	2.0 Skyactiv-G 148 AT	2.0 Skyactiv-G 150 AWD	2.0 Skyactiv-G 150 AWD AT	2.0i	2.0i AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity	350 L / 12.4 cu-ft ~ 1260 L / 44.5 cu-ft	350 L / 12.4 cu-ft ~ 1260 L / 44.5 cu-ft	350 L / 12.4 cu-ft ~ 1260 L / 44.5 cu-ft	350 L / 12.4 cu-ft ~ 1260 L / 44.5 cu-ft	350 L / 12.4 cu-ft ~ 1260 L / 44.5 cu-ft	350 L / 12.4 cu-ft ~ 1260 L / 44.5 cu-ft	350 L / 12.4 cu-ft ~ 1260 L / 44.5 cu-ft	350 L / 12.4 cu-ft ~ 1260 L / 44.5 cu-ft	240 L / 8.5 cu-ft	350 L / 12.4 cu-ft ~ 1260 L / 44.5 cu-ft	350 L / 12.4 cu-ft ~ 1260 L / 44.5 cu-ft	350 L / 12.4 cu-ft ~ 1260 L / 44.5 cu-ft	350 L / 12.4 cu-ft ~ 1260 L / 44.5 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity	4.0 L / 4.2 qt
Fuel Capacity	48.0 L / 12.7 gal	44.0 L / 11.6 gal	44.0 L / 11.6 gal	48.0 L / 12.7 gal	44.0 L / 11.6 gal	48.0 L / 12.7 gal	48.0 L / 12.7 gal	48.0 L / 12.7 gal	48.0 L / 12.7 gal	44.0 L / 11.6 gal	44.0 L / 11.6 gal	48.0 L / 12.7 gal	48.0 L / 12.7 gal
Passengers	5
Payload	535 kg / 1179 lbs	525 kg / 1157 lbs	520 kg / 1146 lbs	460 kg / 1014 lbs	463 kg / 1021 lbs	470 kg / 1036 lbs	457 kg / 1008 lbs	462 kg / 1019 lbs	452 kg / 996 lbs	463 kg / 1021 lbs	468 kg / 1032 lbs	535 kg / 1179 lbs	535 kg / 1179 lbs
Chassis
Brakes \| Front	Ventilated discs
Brakes \| Rear	Disc	Disc	Disc	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Disc	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Disc	Disc
Power Steering	Electric Steering
Suspension \| Front	MacPherson strut
Suspension \| Rear	Semi-independent, Torsion
Tire Size	215/50 R18
Turning Circle	10.6 m / 34.8 ft
Construction
Body Style	5-door SUV
Dimensions
Ground Clearance	155 mm / 6.1 in
Size \| Height	1535 mm / 60.4 in	1535 mm / 60.4 in	1535 mm / 60.4 in	1535 mm / 60.4 in	1535 mm / 60.4 in	1535 mm / 60.4 in	1535 mm / 60.4 in	1535 mm / 60.4 in	1545 mm / 60.8 in	1535 mm / 60.4 in	1535 mm / 60.4 in	1535 mm / 60.4 in	1535 mm / 60.4 in
Size \| Length	4275 mm / 168.3 in
Size \| Width	1765 mm / 69.5 in \| 2049 mm / 80.7 in (mirror unfolded)	1765 mm / 69.5 in \| 2049 mm / 80.7 in (mirror unfolded)	1765 mm / 69.5 in \| 2049 mm / 80.7 in (mirror unfolded)	1765 mm / 69.5 in	1765 mm / 69.5 in	1765 mm / 69.5 in	1765 mm / 69.5 in	1765 mm / 69.5 in	2049 mm / 80.7 in (mirror unfolded)	1765 mm / 69.5 in	1765 mm / 69.5 in	1765 mm / 69.5 in \| 2049 mm / 80.7 in (mirror unfolded)	1765 mm / 69.5 in \| 2049 mm / 80.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width \| Front	1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
Track Width \| Rear	1521.0 mm / 59.9 in
Weight	1200.0 kg / 2645.5 lbs	1275.0 kg / 2810.9 lbs	1295.0 kg / 2855.0 lbs	1243.0 kg / 2740.3 lbs	1307.0 kg / 2881.4 lbs	1261.0 kg / 2780.0 lbs	1184.0 kg / 2610.3 lbs	1213.0 kg / 2674.2 lbs	1310.0 kg / 2888.1 lbs	1256.0 kg / 2769.0 lbs	1288.0 kg / 2839.6 lbs	1155.0 kg / 2546.3 lbs	1195.0 kg / 2634.5 lbs
Wheel Size	18 in
Wheelbase	2570 mm / 101.2 in
Performance
Acceleration \| 0 - 100 km/h	10.1 sec	10.5 sec	11.9 sec	9.9 sec	10.5 sec	11.0 sec	9.0 sec	9.9 sec		8.8 sec	9.7 sec	9.0 sec	9.9 sec
Acceleration \| 0 - 60 mph	9.6 sec	10.0 sec	11.3 sec	9.4 sec	10.0 sec	10.5 sec	8.6 sec	9.4 sec		8.4 sec	9.2 sec	8.6 sec	9.4 sec
CO2 Emission	105 g/km	123 g/km	136 g/km	114 g/km	126 g/km	129 g/km	141 g/km	140 g/km	135.5 g/km	160 g/km	152 g/km	137 g/km	136 g/km
Fuel Economy	4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (combined) \| 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (urban) \| 3.8 L/100km / 61.9 MPG (highway)	4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (combined) \| 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (urban) \| 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)	5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (combined) \| 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (urban) \| 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway)	4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (combined) \| 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (urban) \| 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway)	4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (combined) \| 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (urban) \| 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway)	4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) \| 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (urban) \| 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (highway)	6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (combined) \| 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (urban) \| 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway)	6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (combined) \| 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (urban) \| 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway)	5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (combined)	7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (combined) \| 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (urban) \| 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway)	6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (combined) \| 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) \| 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway)	5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) \| 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (urban) \| 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway)	5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (combined) \| 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (urban) \| 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed	177.0 km/h / 110.0 mph	173.0 km/h / 107.5 mph	172.0 km/h / 106.9 mph	184.0 km/h / 114.3 mph	181.0 km/h / 112.5 mph	183.0 km/h / 113.7 mph	192.0 km/h / 119.3 mph	187.0 km/h / 116.2 mph		200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph	195.0 km/h / 121.2 mph	192.0 km/h / 119.3 mph	187.0 km/h / 116.2 mph
Towing Capacity	625 kg / 1378 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	665 kg / 1466 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	675 kg / 1488 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	655 kg / 1444 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	690 kg / 1521 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	665 kg / 1466 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	625 kg / 1378 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	640 kg / 1411 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)		665 kg / 1466 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	680 kg / 1499 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	605 kg / 1334 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)	625 kg / 1378 lbs (w/o brakes) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) \| 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive	Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard	Euro 6
Engine \| Bore	76.0 mm / 3.0 in	76.0 mm / 3.0 in	76.0 mm / 3.0 in	79.0 mm / 3.1 in	79.0 mm / 3.1 in	79.0 mm / 3.1 in	83.5 mm / 3.3 in	83.5 mm / 3.3 in	83.5 mm / 3.3 in	83.5 mm / 3.3 in	83.5 mm / 3.3 in	83.5 mm / 3.3 in	83.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine \| Compression Ratio	14.8:1	14.8:1	14.8:1	14.8:1	14.8:1	14.8:1	14.0:1	14.0:1	13.0:1	14.0:1	14.0:1	14.0:1	14.0:1
Engine \| Displacement	1.5 L / 91.5 cu-in / 1499.0 cc	1.5 L / 91.5 cu-in / 1499.0 cc	1.5 L / 91.5 cu-in / 1499.0 cc	1.8 L / 107.3 cu-in / 1759.0 cc	1.8 L / 107.3 cu-in / 1759.0 cc	1.8 L / 107.3 cu-in / 1759.0 cc	2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc	2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc	2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc	2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc	2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc	2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc	2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc
Engine \| Power	105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 4000 rpm	105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 4000 rpm	105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 4000 rpm	115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 4000 rpm	115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 4000 rpm	115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 4000 rpm	121.0 hp / 90.2 kW @ 6000 rpm	121.0 hp / 90.2 kW @ 6000 rpm	148.0 hp / 110.4 kW @ 6000 rpm	150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 6000 rpm	150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 6000 rpm	120.0 hp / 89.5 kW @ 6000 rpm	120.0 hp / 89.5 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine \| Redline	6800 rpm
Engine \| Specific Output	70.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	70.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	70.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	65.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	65.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	65.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in	60.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in	60.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in	74.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in	75.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in	75.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in	60.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in	60.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in
Engine \| Stroke	82.6 mm / 3.3 in	82.6 mm / 3.3 in	82.6 mm / 3.3 in	89.7 mm / 3.5 in	89.7 mm / 3.5 in	89.7 mm / 3.5 in	91.2 mm / 3.6 in	91.2 mm / 3.6 in	91.2 mm / 3.6 in	91.2 mm / 3.6 in	91.2 mm / 3.6 in	91.2 mm / 3.6 in	91.2 mm / 3.6 in
Engine \| Torque	270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1600-2500 rpm	270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1600-2500 rpm	270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1600-2500 rpm	270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1600-2600 rpm	270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1600-2600 rpm	270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 1600-2600 rpm	207 Nm / 152.7 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm	207 Nm / 152.7 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm	195 Nm / 143.8 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm	207 Nm / 152.7 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm	207 Nm / 152.7 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm	204 Nm / 150.5 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm	204 Nm / 150.5 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
Engine \| Type	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder	Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission \| Gears	6-speed
Transmission \| Type	Manual	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic	Automatic	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic
Production
Availability	2015 ~ 2018	2015 ~ 2018	2015 ~ 2018	2018	2018	2018	2018	2018	2019	2018	2018	2015 ~ 2018	2015 ~ 2018

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 59%

Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:

The CX-3 was already one of the more engaging crossovers. The latest raft of updates have helped Mazda to pull even further ahead of the pack. The rev-happy petrol engine makes you feel like you’re making swift progress. The diesel version delivers reasonable pace, with the small turbo working hard to maintain power. It’s refined at a cruise, but a little strained once you ignore the upshift indicator.

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Pros

Punchy petrol engine
Decent handling

Cons

Lacklustre infotainment

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 72%

Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:

Mazda introduced the CX-3 to cater for the demand for compact crossovers. The neat exterior styling is matched by a simple yet smart interior. With smart looks, a classy interior and grown-up driving dynamics, it's a desirable choice. The Mazda is also very attractively priced, packed with standard kit and really cost-effective to run.

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Pros

Best-in-class small SUV
Comfortable to drive
Decent infotainment system

Cons

Lack of space in the rear seats

autoexpress^[3]

Reviewer score 59%

Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:

The Mazda CX-3 still caters to small crossover buyers after something well built and fun to drive. However, the old-school charm of the naturally aspirated engines won't be to all tastes. A 350-litre boot places it bang in the middle of the pack when it comes to practicality, but the rear seats remain a little tight.

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Pros

Comfortable to drive
Decent infotainment system

Cons

Lack of practicality
Rear seats are a little tight

autoexpress^[4]

Reviewer score 61%

Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:

The Mazda CX-3 feels like a premium small car that’s good to drive. Its cabin isn’t as spacious as those of some rivals, while relatively steep prices from new are reflected in second-hand values. Top-spec cars get 18-inch wheels and these produce a crashy ride. The 16-inch rims of cheaper models are harder to kerb and provide a more comfortable ride.

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Pros

Cheap to drive
Lots of standard equipment

Cons

Lacks all-round refinement
Not as spacious as rivals

autoexpress^[5]

Reviewer score 46%

Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:

There's a refined, appealing cabin design with plenty of premium materials. The multimedia system is easy to use, even if it isn't as slick as some rivals' Practicality is the biggest issue; the boot can stow just 350 litres with the seats up and 1,260 litres when they're folded. Rear headroom is tight, too, but comfort up front is excellent.

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Pros

Comfortable ride
Decent infotainment system
Good standard equipment

Cons

Lack of practicality
Poor fuel economy

carmagazine^[6]

Reviewer score 82%

Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:

The CX-3's AWD system uses 27 sensor signals to look not only at the car, but at what the driver is doing, too. It can then ‘predict' the torque split required for the conditions. On these tyres the car would definitely have been fine with front-wheel drive alone, but it wouldn't have been anywhere near as much fun. The studded tyres are illegal in the UK, though normal ones would have worked too.

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Pros

Fantastic all-wheel drive
Fun to drive

Cons

Alternatives are more fun
No automatic gearbox

carmagazine^[7]

Reviewer score 65%

Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:

Mazda joins the small SUV set with the CX-3. Prices range from £17,595 to a daunting £24,695. All-wheel drive is available at the top of the range, but it's the £19,595, front-wheel-drive, 118bhp SE-L Nav that's destined for best-selling status.

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Pros

Classy cabin
Comfortable to drive
Excellent standard equipment

Cons

Lacklustre fuel economy

digitaltrends^[8]

Reviewer score 61%

Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:

For the all-wheel drive model we tested, those numbers fall slightly to 27 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. Both Honda and Hyundai offer high-tech safety features, but you have to work your way up the ladder before being able to check those boxes. The 2019 Mazda CX-3 comes with a three-year, 36,000-mile limited warranty.

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Pros

Sleek styling
Attractive interior
Excellent safety features

Cons

Lackluster infotainment
Lack of standard safety features

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^ Mazda CX-3 2.0 Sport Nav+ 2018 review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mazda/cx-3/first-drives/mazda-cx-3-20-sport-nav-2018-review. 2018-09-19. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
^ Mazda CX-3 (2015-2020) review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mazda/cx-3. 2019-01-16. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
^ New Mazda CX-3 2018 facelift review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mazda/cx-3/104691/new-mazda-cx-3-2018-facelift-review. 2018-09-19. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
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