Mazda CX-3 Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)
The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is available in Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.
Latest model year (2021):
The Mazda CX-3 is offered in Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.
Mazda CX-3 Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 31 |
| 2021Config 2 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2020Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 31 |
| 2020Config 2 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2019Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 31 |
| 2019Config 2 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2018Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 31 |
| 2018Config 2 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2017Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 31 |
| 2017Config 2 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
| 2016Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 31 |
| 2016Config 2 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 29 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Mazda CX-3 data analysis
How to read this Mazda CX-3 data
This page lists every 2016 through 2021 Mazda CX-3 record we hold for this measurement — 12 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Mazda CX-3 figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Mazda CX-3 record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About CX-3 Drivetrain
Is the Mazda CX-3 front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Mazda CX-3 is available in Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Mazda CX-3 come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Mazda CX-3. See the table above for the specific years and trims.