Mazda 3 MPG and Fuel Economy
Mazda have been manufacturing models of 3 for 10 years, with the latest vehicle in 2013 having a combined MPG of 28.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2013 Mazda 3 is $2,250 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $250 on fuel driving a 2013 Mazda 3.
🛢 The Mazda 3 will consume roughly 11 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Mazda 3 will emit 313 grams of CO2, which is about 4,695,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 224 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Mazda 3.
The table below is a complete list of the 10 Mazda 3 fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mazda 3 | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2012 Mazda 3 | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2011 Mazda 3 | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2010 Mazda 3 | 28 | $2,250 |
| 2009 Mazda 3 | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2008 Mazda 3 | 27 | $2,300 |
| 2007 Mazda 3 | 27 | $2,300 |
| 2006 Mazda 3 | 27 | $2,300 |
| 2005 Mazda 3 | 27 | $2,300 |
| 2004 Mazda 3 | 27 | $2,300 |
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