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Specs compared: 12 small SUVs including CX-3, Seltos, and HR-V
How do circa-$30,000 versions of some of the best-selling – and newest, most exciting – compact SUVs on sale in Australia stack up?
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About the Mazda CX-3
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Mazda CX-3 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $22,710 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the NEO Sport variant and topping out at $38,450 for the Akari Le.
There are 5 variants of the CX-3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2020.
The Mazda CX-3 is only available with an null motor that produces 110kW and 195Nm of torque. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2020 CX-3 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
80.23 - 86.89 kW/t
58.22 kW/t
93.65 kW/t
Boot Space
264 litres
264 litres
591 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.3 - 6.7 L/100km
3.8 L/100km
9.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
656 - 762 km
610 km
1,104 km
Price
$22,710 - $38,450
$19,990
$65,290
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 - 10 years
2 years
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
1,200 kg
400 kg
2,000 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
160 mm
125 mm
225 mm
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2020 Mazda CX-3 Price
Neo Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $24,710 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $22,710 |
Maxx Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $28,650 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,650 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $24,650 |
Stouring
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,840 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,840 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,840 |
Akari Le
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $36,450 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $38,450 |
Akari
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $37,950 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $35,950 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $33,950 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Mazda CX-3 Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda CX-3
The most fuel efficient Mazda CX-3 is the Akari with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda CX-3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Akari Le with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Mazda CX-3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.6 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda CX-3?
The Mazda CX-3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2020 Mazda CX-3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda CX-3?
The Mazda CX-3 offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mazda CX-3 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda CX-3 is the Neo Sport that starts from $22,710.
The most expensive Mazda CX-3 is the Akari Le that starts from $38,450.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda CX-3 is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Neo Sport, Maxx Sport, Stouring, Akari and Akari Le.
The largest Mazda CX-3 is the Neo Sport which measures 1765mm wide, 4275mm in length and sits 1535mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda CX-3 is the Neo Sport which has 110kW of power from its 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mazda CX-3 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda CX-3 is the Neo Sport which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda CX-3 uses Unleaded.