7.3
2025 Mazda CX-3 review
The Mazda CX-3 continues to be a top-seller in Australia, and it's easy to see why even if it's starting to show its age.
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Max Davies
2024 Mazda CX-3 vs 2024 Volvo XC40 Comparison
Mazda CX-3
Volvo XC40
2024 Mazda
CX-3
vs
2024 Volvo
XC40
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
8.5
7.3
7.8
7.2
Based on the Mazda CX-3 G20 EVOLVE
Based on the Volvo XC40 ULTRA B4 DARK
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
48L
302 km
54L
373 to 394 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$26,950 - $38,770
$52,990 - $85,990
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Super easy to drive
- Sturdy build quality
- Adaptive cruise now standard
Misses
- Tech is showing its age
- High-speed handling isn't ideal
- Thirstier than expected
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving characteristics
- Compliant ride
- Intuitive Google built-in infotainment interface
Misses
- Tardy acceleration
- Some cheap-feeling interior finishes
- Touchscreen looks a little small
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
NA
Colours Available
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ | ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 0.0, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 195Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2800 | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 11.3 | |
