Mazda Mazda3 Gas Mileage (MPG)
Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Mazda Mazda3's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.
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Mazda Mazda3 Gas Mileage
| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 0 | 60 | 20 | 20 | 65 | 25.0 |
| hills | light | none | 20 | 70 | 0 | 10 | 70 | 19.9 | ||
| hills | light | none | 20 | 70 | 0 | 10 | 70 | 24.0 | ||
| hills | light | none | 0 | 20 | 0 | 80 | 60 | 27.7 | ||
| hills | light | none | 20 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 60 | 24.1 | ||
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
hills | light | none | 12 | 50 | 10 | 28 | 65 | 24.1 |
| Averages | hills | light | none | 12 | 50 | 10 | 28 | 65 | 24.1 | |
| With the 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2008 Mazda Mazda3 fuel economy has been averaging
24.1 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2008 Mazda Mazda3s in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (28 percent), in heavy traffic (12 percent), and in the suburbs (10 percent). In addition the average 2008 Mazda Mazda3 in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Mazda Mazda3 MPG
| Mazda Mazda3 Fuel Economy: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car does very well.. I drive mostly highway during the week, but a lot of rush hour driving means lots of stop and go. Even with that and the around town driving I do on the weekends, I am still averaging 38.1 MPG! |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Excellent fuel economy with the skyactiv 155hp engine |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While reviews are mixed, the Skyactiv engine delivers as promised for me. With over 70% city/suburb driving, I've yet to average under 30mpg (odo/pump). Set the cruise control at 65-70 and > 40mpg is easy on a flat highway. |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great gas mileage even for a lead-foot like myself. |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
in mixed driving, averages under 7.0L/100km. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Avg. 27mpg over the past two years. |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better mpg then the Suzuki and very consistant. |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am currently getting 7.7L/100 km in the city and the vehicle only has 2000km on it. |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Its not class leading (like the Civic), but its not bad and for the performance completely acceptable. |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
fuel economy sucks if you push it, big surprise. you can do high 20s if you are cruising at 65 |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
32+ Hwy. |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I am a very spirited driver! Translation: I put my foot in it! I drive this car hard and it still gives me 480km/tank at $1.06/ltr. In Canada, that translates to a very conservative figure of $50 every 2-2.5 weeks. |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With a manual transmission it is common to get just over 30mpg without hypermiling. |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very reasonable considering the available performance. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I can get 27 mpmg in my daily city & highway commute with 5-spd manual and 2.3 engine. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Gets over 30 MPG |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I traded in a 2006 Frontier with a 4.0L engine. Basically I drove the vehicle to and from work. The mazda 3 has good fuel economy compared to the truck. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
carful driving has netted me 37 mpg highway. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Based upon the new (2008) ratings, I expected to get well over the window-sticker 32 MPG highway rating. I have not been disappointed. I have gotten anywhere from 33 to 41 MPG on long road trips and have averaged right around 34 MPG in everyday driving. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have a very heavy foot & I get much better mileage than I expected. 10km/litre |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
i always got 400 miles / tank :) |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I get around 28 city/ 34 highway MPG which is a lot better then my pig of a Nissan Maxima got! I feel given the overall performance and fun factor found here, the numbers are amazing. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
good fuel economy for a car with a small amount of punch to it. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
you can drive it hard and still get great fuel economy |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
being a hatchback, I was able to take my wife and son and all of his college gear (pretty much a full load) and still get 31.5 MPG. Around town it typically gets 25 to 27 which is acceptable for the type of driving I do |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My daily commute of 37 miles each way yields an impressive 32mpg on the highway. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Better than average for the engine size. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
good on gas, |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Given its performance, it has remarkable economy. When babied on the highway, I can get 38+mpg. In the city with a leadfoot, I get about 23. On average is 28-30 MPG. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
excellent fuel economy, with no compromise to ride quality |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I regularly post 30 mpg |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
28-24mpg! |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Consistent and decent city fuel economy. |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
average 28 in 50/50 driving |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fuel efficient small car. |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Better than other cars that are this fun to drive. |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Better than most cars that are this fun to drive. |
| Mazda Mazda3 Fuel Economy: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have the Grand Touring model with the upped engine. Fuel economy is very poor compared to other cars in its class. |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
22 mpg (city) in a car this small is abysmal. 27 highway is worse. |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fuel economy in the VW GTI is slightly better than the Mazda 3, but it requires premium fuel. In the end, it's about even. |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It sucks (literally). Slightly better than 25 mpg overall (I am driving one with a bigger engine). The 3 i variant would do better without much sacrafaces. But the rating is still below Civics and Corollas of the world. |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We average aprox 22MPG. Dont buy the Speed version of the Mazda 3 if your looking for fuel economy. Buy it if you have a smile pasted on your face when you drive. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
only 22 MPG highway - with a lead foot. My RAV4 V6 gets the same MPG |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Runs premium, burns through fuel fairly quickly with a lot of spirited driving. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I wish it was better. I get about 23MPG in the city and 27 combined city/highway. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
10.5L avg for 100kms for the 2.3L 5 spd engine. Not as good as some of the competitors. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Best case mileage is about as good as the worst case with the Civic. Between higher fuel and insurance costs, the total cost of ownership on the Speed3 made it not worth the extra money in spite of superior performance... to me |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
<20 MPG average |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
economy is average, but not the main reason to purchase. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
needs premium gas |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
20mpg average for me, mostly city driving |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Again, not bad. I average 26 mpg around my suburban town. Still not as good as the Civic. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
lower than others in the class, but, a price you pay for the added performance. I would not trade that, but, it would be nice if they could keep the performance and improve mileage. if mileage is a major issue for you, this might bug you. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I have a very heavy foot and 90% of my driving is around town. I am getting about 24 mpg on average which is underwhelming. Having said that I only averaged 27 mpg on a 92 Civic with a 1.5L motor. I have a gift for getting poor mileage with any car. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
21 average gets expensive. But again, performance has its price. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The city mpg is only 20 and that is driving conservatively. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I typically get around 25 mpg, though it might be improving. Will see on an upcoming trip. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
No where close to what they claim in mileage |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
It is on the low side; granted, the engine has a good amount of torque. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Sub par for the segment driving under mixed city/highway conditions. Really tanks in the winter. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not the best for a small sedan. Expect only 24-25 in the city, no better than 30mpg on the freeway. Geared for acceleration so the engine turns at high rpm in city traffic (nearly 2500 rpm), and on the freeway at 70mph the engine is over 3k rpm. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
60/40 City/Highway yields only 25-27 MPG, not very impressive for a 4 cylinder although keep in mind it is a 2.3 liter engine. |
