Mazda CX-3 Mk1 — RossDrives

Verdict

BHP

121 bhp

0–60

9.0 s

Top speed

119 mph

MPG

39 mpg (US)

Used

$10,000-$22,000

Strengths

Sharp KODO styling
Best-in-class drive feel
Cabin a step ahead of Mazda 2

Weaknesses

Boot small (350L)
Rear room tight
No hybrid option

Notable tech

Mazda 2 platform
1.5 / 2.0 SkyActiv-G petrol
1.5 / 1.8 SkyActiv-D diesel
6MT manual, 6AT auto
FWD or AWD
2018 facelift — wider grille, refreshed cabin

Common issues

SkyActiv-D DPF on short trips
Front lower arm bushes
Infotainment freezes pre-2018
Aircon condenser corrosion

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.5 SkyActiv-G

BHP89

Torque141 Nm

0–6011.5 s

Top111 mph

MPG (US)41 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6MT

2.0 SkyActiv-G 121

BHP121

Torque206 Nm

0–609.0 s

Top119 mph

MPG (US)39 mpg

DriveFWD / AWD

Gearbox6MT / 6AT

2.0 SkyActiv-G 150

BHP148

Torque204 Nm

0–608.7 s

Top124 mph

MPG (US)35 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox6MT

1.5 SkyActiv-D diesel

BHP104

Torque270 Nm

0–6010.1 s

Top110 mph

MPG (US)53 mpg

DriveFWD / AWD

Gearbox6MT / 6AT

1.8 SkyActiv-D diesel

BHP113

Torque270 Nm

0–6010.1 s

Top110 mph

MPG (US)50 mpg

DriveFWD / AWD

Gearbox6MT / 6AT