Car financing: 2018 Mazda CX-3
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 7.6 to 8.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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- Combined
- 7.6 to 8.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
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Rent a 2018 Mazda CX-3 for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2018 Mazda CX-3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 8.2 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 180 g/km | 191 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.78 | $12.71 |
2018 Mazda CX-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 29 | 27 |
| MPG highway (US) | 34 | 32 |
| MPG combined (US) | 31 | 29 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 37 | 35 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,150 | US$2,300 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,356 | $2,542 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 Mazda CX-3
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about back over prevention (2), electrical system (2) and engine (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V487000 | 2023-07-14 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2018 Mazda CX-3
CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the 2018 Mazda CX-3 before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. For anyone shopping for the 2018 Mazda CX-3, here are the facts that matter.
Before you sign for the CX-3
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file, mostly about back over prevention, electrical system and engine. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Reading the spec sheet
Power: the 2.0L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
The combined figure, 7.6 L/100 km, means roughly 23 litres for 300 km. That works out to about $11.78 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,150 a year for 15,000 miles.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Inside and out
As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. Luggage space is 453 litres, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
Rent it for a week first
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Try the CX-3 on your commute, then decide. Rent the CX-3 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Narrowing it down
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $117.80 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Send a request
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2018 Mazda CX-3 from us first.
Ask us about the 2018 Mazda CX-3
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 Mazda CX-3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2018 Mazda CX-3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 Mazda CX-3?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2018 Mazda CX-3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2018 Mazda CX-3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 Mazda CX-3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,150 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2356.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.