Mazda CX-3 Drivetrain & Drive Type

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.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

Mazda CX-3 Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2021Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L31
2021Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L29
2020Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L31
2020Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L29
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L31
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L29
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L31
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L29
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L31
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L29
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L31
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L29

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 Drivetrain FAQ

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.

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