Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 5 recorded runs

Mazda CX-3 0–60 Times

The Mazda CX-3 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Mazda CX-3 is the 2016 Mazda CX-3 Touring, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.1 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.30 seconds at 86.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Mazda CX-3 is the 2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring, which took 8.6 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.60 seconds at 83.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Mazda CX-3 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.38 seconds The average quarter mile time is 16.46 seconds at 84.20 mph.

Fastest 0–60 8.1sec 2016 Touring
Average 0–60 8.38sec Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.46sec @ 84.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.6sec 2016 Grand Touring
2019 Mazda CX-3

Across 5 verified runs, the Mazda CX-3 ranges from 8.1 to 8.6 seconds 0–60, with a 8.38-second average.

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Tests by model year

5 tests · 2 years

2019

Mazda CX-3 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2019 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
8.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 84.8 mph
0–60 mph 8.20 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.30 sec
Trap Speed 84.8 mph
Engine 2.0L I-4
Drivetrain FWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 29 C / 34 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Crossover
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #2 of 5
2019 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

2016

Mazda CX-3 · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.43 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.50 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#01
2016 Mazda CX-3 Touring
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph 8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.30 sec
Trap Speed 86.0 mph
Engine 2.0L I-4
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 27 C / 32 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Crossover
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #1 of 5
2016 Mazda CX-3 Touring
#03
2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.40s ¼ mi @ 83.9 mph
0–60 mph 8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.40 sec
Trap Speed 83.9 mph
Engine 2.0L I-4
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 27 C / 32 H / 28.1 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Crossover
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #3 of 5
2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
#04
2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
8.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 83.3 mph
0–60 mph 8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.60 sec
Trap Speed 83.3 mph
Engine 2.0L I-4
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 27 C / 32 H / 30.9 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Crossover
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #4 of 5
2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
#05
2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
8.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.70s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
0–60 mph 8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.70 sec
Trap Speed 83.0 mph
Engine 2.0L I-4
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 27 C / 32 H / 28.8 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Crossover
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #5 of 5
2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Frequently asked

6 questions
The quickest Mazda CX-3 on record is the 2016 Mazda CX-3 Touring, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.30 seconds at 86.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mazda CX-3 is the 2016 Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring, which takes 8.6 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.60 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 5 verified runs, a Mazda CX-3 reaches 60 mph in 8.38 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.46 seconds at roughly 84.2 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mazda CX-3 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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