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.
3 Months Ago
Suzuki S-Cross vs Mazda CX-3
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
2023 Suzuki S-Cross
1.4 L, 6-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, FWD
From $37,490
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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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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Overview
Variant
—
Variant
Pure
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.4 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.3 / 100 km
Power and torque
103kW / 220Nm
Power and torque
110kW / 195Nm
797km
762km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
1.4 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
797km
762km
Power
103kW at 5500 rpm
Power
110kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
220Nm at 1500 rpm
Torque
195Nm at 2800 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
9.5 s
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
47 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.3 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
—
Urban efficiency
7.7 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
5.5 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
138g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
143g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4300 mm
Length
4275 mm
Height
1593 mm
Height
1535 mm
Width
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
Ground clearance unladen
180 mm
Ground clearance unladen
160 mm
Front track
1535 mm
Front track
1525 mm
Rear track
1505 mm
Rear track
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Boot space
430 L
Boot space
264 L
Kerb weight
2789 kg
Kerb weight
2859 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1745 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Tare weight
1237 kg
Tare weight
1269 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
1200 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
640 kg
Front tyres
215/55 R17 94V
Front tyres
215/50 R18 92V
Front rims
6.5x17
Front rims
7.0x18
Rear tyres
215/55 R17 94V
Rear tyres
215/50 R18 92V
Rear rims
6.5x17
Rear rims
7.0x18
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
7
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
no
Active lane control
no
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
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)
1
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
no
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
7.00 ”
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
yes
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
2
Air conditioning zones
1
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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