Mazda CX-3 Transmission Specifications

The 2021 Mazda CX-3 uses Automatic (S6) transmission, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2021):

The Mazda CX-3 comes with Automatic (S6).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

Mazda CX-3 Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2021Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive31
2021Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel Drive29
2020Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive31
2020Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel Drive29
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive31
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel Drive29
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive31
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel Drive29
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive31
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel Drive29
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive31
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel Drive29

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 Transmission FAQ

What transmission does the Mazda CX-3 have?

The Mazda CX-3 is offered with Automatic (S6) (2021 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Mazda CX-3 come with a manual transmission?

No manual transmission is listed for the Mazda CX-3 in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.

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