Mazda 3: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Mazda 3 across 10 model years, from the 2004 Mazda 3 through the 2013 Mazda 3. The most recent 2013 Mazda 3 returns 28 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Mazda 3 page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Mazda 3. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2013 Mazda 3 | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2012 | 2012 Mazda 3 | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2011 | 2011 Mazda 3 | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2010 | 2010 Mazda 3 | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2009 | 2009 Mazda 3 | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2008 | 2008 Mazda 3 | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2007 | 2007 Mazda 3 | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2006 | 2006 Mazda 3 | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2005 | 2005 Mazda 3 | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2004 | 2004 Mazda 3 | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,200 |
How the Mazda 3 compares against the Compact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Mazda 3 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Compact Cars class for the 2013 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.