Mazda Mazda3 towing capacity by year

The Mazda Mazda3 has tow data across 13 model years, from 2004 through 2018. The most recent 2018 Mazda Mazda3 carries a maximum tow rating of 2,095 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2015 model year at 2,600 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Mazda Mazda3 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Mazda Mazda3 max tow rating, last 3 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Mazda Mazda3, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Mazda Mazda3 years (2014–2018)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Mazda Mazda3 years (2004–2013)

Earlier model years for the Mazda Mazda3, going back to 2004. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.