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Updated on January 15, 2025

2018 Mazda CX-3 Sport AWD

The 2018 Mazda CX-3 Sport AWD model features a 2.0L Inline-4 engine with 146 hp and 146 lb-ft of power and torque. The SUV's 0-60 mph sprint time is 8.1 seconds, which is the same as Car and Driver’s claim.

2018 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Powered by the same 146-hp 4-cylinder setup, the 2018 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring takes 8.1 seconds to hit the 60 mph mark from a standstill. Car and Driver also claim the timing to be identical.

2017 Mazda CX-3 Touring AWD

The 2017 Mazda CX-3 Touring AWD variant can go from 0-60 mph in just 8.1 seconds, which is 0.4 seconds quicker than Mazda’s official claim. As for the powertrain, the car generates a total of 146 horsepower, courtesy of the 2.0L I-4 engine.

Model Name

Published 0-60 mph

Real World User 0-60 mph

2018 Mazda CX-3 Sport AWD

8.1 seconds (C&D)

8.1 seconds

2018 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

8.1 seconds (C&D)

8.1 seconds

2017 Mazda CX-3 Touring AWD

8.5 seconds (Mazda)

8.1 seconds

Mazda CX-3

    Car
    Engine
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 6A8.9 sec-
    2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 6A8.8 sec-
    2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 6A8.8 sec-
    2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 6A8.8 sec-
    2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 6A8.8 sec-
    2.0L 4cyl Inline 4 6A8.9 sec-

    Trim Wise 0-60

    Trims
    Configuration
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    SourceCompare

    Sport

    Ranked #1

    2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A8.9 sec16.6 sec

    Sport

    Ranked #2

    2.0L 4cyl AWD 6A9.4 sec16.9 sec

    Competitor's 0-60

      Car Name
      0-60 MPH
      Quarter Mile
      Top Speed
      SourceCompare
      2021 Mazda CX-3

      Ranked #15

      8.9 sec16.6 sec-
      5.9 sec14.4 sec-
      6.1 sec14.7 sec112 mph
      6.5 sec15.0 sec135 mph
      2021 BMW X1

      Ranked #4

      6.6 sec15.2 sec127 mph
      6.6 sec15.0 sec113 mph

      Other Mazda Cars

        Car Name
        Engine
        0-60 MPH
        Top Speed
        SourceCompare
        2.0L 4cyl 6M5.9 sec-
        2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A6.9 sec-
        2.5L 4cyl 6A7.8 sec-
        2021 Mazda 6

        Ranked #4

        2.5L 4cyl 6A8.1 sec-
        2.5L 4cyl 6A8.6 sec-
        2021 Mazda 3

        Ranked #6

        2.0L 4cyl 6A9.4 sec106 mph

        At Carhp, We make sure to deliver the most precise and reliable 0-60 mph timings sourced from a carefully curated selection of reputable sources. Our commitment to accuracy ensures that the 0-60 mph figures listed on our site truly represent the real-world performance capabilities of the vehicles. It's important to note that our comprehensive database comprises data from various sources, and factors such as vehicle weight, tire grip, road conditions, and altitude may influence these figures.