2016 Mazda CX-3 vs. 2017 Mazda CX-3
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Mazda CX-3 and 2017 Mazda CX-3 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 Mazda CX-3 and the 2017 Mazda CX-3.
When we compare the 2016 Mazda CX-3's and the 2017 Mazda CX-3's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Mazda CX-3 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 Mazda CX-3 and 2017 Mazda CX-3 have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Mazda CX-3's and the 2017 Mazda CX-3's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Mazda CX-3 is a better car than the 2017 Mazda CX-3.
Pricing: A used 2016 Mazda CX-3 ranges from $10,995 to $19,445 while a used 2017 Mazda CX-3 is priced between $12,250 to $20,223.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Mazda CX-3 and the 2017 Mazda CX-3 both lose 32.1 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mazda CX-3 is 8.2 out of 10. Mazda CX-3 is ranked 2 out of 20 Best Subcompact SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Mazda CX-3 is ranked 26 and the Mazda CX-3 is ranked 26 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Mazda CX-3 is 6.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Mazda CX-3 and the 2017 Mazda CX-3 makes 146 horsepower. The CX-3 is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 445 miles. The CX-3 is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 432 miles.This gives the 2017 Mazda CX-3 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2016 Mazda CX-3 the advantage in maximum range. The CX-3 uses gasoline, and the CX-3 uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Mazda CX-3 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,960
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,914
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,695 - $22,750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,960
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$20,471
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,995 - $26,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,404
Price Range:
$10,995 - $19,445
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$13,533
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$11,304 - $16,247
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
72
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
83,457
# Good or Great Deals:
30
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,479
Price Range:
$12,250 - $20,223
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$15,286
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$12,850 - $18,325
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
55
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
71,525
# Good or Great Deals:
30
Mazda CX-3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
6.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mazda CX-3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
6.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Mazda CX-3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.9 - 6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
15.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Mazda CX-3
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.9 - 7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
15.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 7.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.8 - 4.1
Mazda CX-3 Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
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26 out of / 67Ranking
37 out of / 67Ranking
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63 out of / 67Mazda CX-3 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 20Ranking
19 out of / 20Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
37 out of / 67Ranking
59 out of / 67Ranking
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63 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2016 Mazda CX-3 Trim Levels
Grand Touring, Sport, Touring
2017 Mazda CX-3 Trim Levels
Grand Touring, Sport, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
146 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
146 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
146 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
146 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 35 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
368 / 445 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 34 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
368 / 432 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.4 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
44.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.4 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
44.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2809 lbs
Width:
69.6 inches
Height:
60.7 inches
Length:
168.3 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2809 lbs
Width:
69.6 inches
Height:
60.7 inches
Length:
168.3 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Blue
Deep Crystal Blue Mica / Dynamic Blue Mica
Brown
Titanium Flash Mica
Gray
Ceramic Silver Metallic / Meteor Gray Mica
Red
Soul Red Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl Mica
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Blue
Deep Crystal Blue Mica / Dynamic Blue Mica
Brown
Titanium Flash Mica
Gray
Ceramic Metallic / Meteor Gray Mica
Red
Soul Red Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl Mica
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
