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Mazda CX-3 MPG by year

The EPA has rated 6 model years of the Mazda CX-3, from 2016 to 2021. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2021, at 31 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 2021 model is 7% more efficient than the median compact car that year (31 vs. 29 MPG).

Most efficient year202131 MPG combined
Latest (2021)31 MPG$1,500/yr to fuel
First rated (2016)31 MPG$1,500/yr at today's prices
Model years rated612 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • CX-3, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every CX-3 model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2021 Gas 31 MPG
lowest 29
29 / 34 29 — 2 $1,500
2020 Gas 31 MPG
lowest 29
29 / 34 29.5 — 2 $1,500
2019 Gas 31 MPG
lowest 29
29 / 34 30 — 2 $1,500
2018 Gas 31 MPG
lowest 29
29 / 34 29 — 2 $1,500
2017 Gas 31 MPG
lowest 29
29 / 34 29 — 2 $1,500
2016 Gas 31 MPG
lowest 29
29 / 35 29 — 2 $1,500

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare CX-3 model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Mazda CX-3 year has the best fuel economy?

The 2016 Mazda CX-3, rated up to 31 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,500 a year.

What is the fuel economy of the latest Mazda CX-3?

The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is rated up to 31 MPG combined.

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