Josh Nevett
Average
2026 Mazda CX-3 review
The Mazda CX-3 is the best-selling light SUV in Australia, but we'd suggest shopping around in what is a crowded market.
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Mazda CX-3 vs Subaru XV
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2025 Mazda CX-3 - Pure
2.0 L, 6-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, FWD
From $30,370
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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2022 Subaru XV - L
2.0 L, auto, SUV, Petrol, 4x4
From $32,390
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Overview
Variant
Pure
Variant
L
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.3 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.0 / 100 km
Power and torque
110kW / 195Nm
Power and torque
115kW / 196Nm
762km
900km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
762km
900km
Power
110kW at 6000 rpm
Power
115kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
195Nm at 2800 rpm
Torque
196Nm at 4000 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
Horizontal
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
9.5 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
10.4 s
Drive type
Front
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
91
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
63 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.3 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.0 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
7.7 / 100km
Urban efficiency
8.8 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.5 / 100km
Highway efficiency
6.0 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
143g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
159g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 12,500 km
Length
4275 mm
Length
4485 mm
Height
1535 mm
Height
1615 mm
Width
1765 mm
Width
1800 mm
Ground clearance unladen
160 mm
Ground clearance unladen
220 mm
Front track
1525 mm
Front track
1550 mm
Rear track
1520 mm
Rear track
1555 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2665 mm
Boot space
264 L
Boot space
310 L
Kerb weight
2859 kg
Kerb weight
3250 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Gross vehicle mass
1940 kg
Tare weight
1269 kg
Tare weight
1429 kg
Braked towing capacity
1200 kg
Braked towing capacity
1400 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
640 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
650 kg
Front tyres
215/50 R18 92V
Front tyres
225/60 R17 99H
Front rims
7.0x18
Front rims
7.0x17
Rear tyres
215/50 R18 92V
Rear tyres
225/60 R17 99H
Rear rims
7.0x18
Rear rims
7.0x17
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
7
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
no
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
no
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
18°
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
27.7°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
2
Keyless entry
no
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Display screen size
8.0 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
1
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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