The 2022 Mazda CX-3 window sticker reads 26 mpg combined (24 city, 31 highway) for the 2.5L 4-cyl. NHTSA gives the 2021 CX-3 5 stars overall.
The Mazda CX-3 window sticker — build, options & years
The Mazda CX-3 ran from 2016–2022.
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Mazda CX-3 VIN decoder.
What the Mazda CX-3 sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2022 CX-3:
The label also prints an estimated $2,450 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 297 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Compact Cars, 2022) the best CX-3 version ranks #22 of 29 on combined MPG (the class best is 52 mpg).
How the CX-3's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2016 to 2022:
Combined went from 31 mpg in 2016 to 26 in 2022; the best year on file is 2016 at 31 mpg.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2021 CX-3:
The weak spot is rollover: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The CX-3 sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the CX-3 trails all 2: its most efficient 2022 version reads 26 mpg, the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 37.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-3 | 2022 | 5★ | |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2021 | 5★ | |
| Mitsubishi Mirage G4 | 2024 | — |
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CX-3 window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 11 CX-3 window stickers from VINs so far, opened 16 times. The most requested model years are 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Any CX-3 from 2016–2022: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Mazda models: Mazda window stickers.
Other Mazda window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 38 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-50 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 38 mpg | |
| Mazda MX-5 | Two Seaters | 30 mpg | |
| Mazda RX-7 | Two Seaters | 18 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-30 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 29 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-90 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Mazda CX-3
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every CX-3, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Mazda CX-3 all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Mazda CX-3 window sticker show?
The 2022 label shows up to 26 mpg combined, #22 of 29 in its EPA class (Compact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,450 a year.
What safety rating is on the Mazda CX-3 sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2021 model, by test: frontal crash 5, side crash 5, rollover 4.
Does the CX-3 sticker show better MPG than the Volkswagen Golf?
No: the most efficient 2022 CX-3 reads 26 mpg combined, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf 33.
Which Mazda CX-3 years do people look up most?
2018, with 4 of the 11 CX-3 window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2019 and 2020.
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