Is the 2003 Mazda MPV fuel efficient?

It is in line with the rest of the class. The 2003 Mazda MPV returns 18 combined MPG, and the average car in the Minivan - 2WD class for the same model year sits at 18.6 MPG.

What MPG does the 2003 Mazda MPV get?

The EPA rates the 2003 Mazda MPV at 18 combined MPG, 16 MPG in city driving, and 23 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Mazda MPV per year?

The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $3,300 for the 2003 Mazda MPV. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade.

What fuel does the 2003 Mazda MPV use?

The EPA lists the 2003 Mazda MPV as running on regular gasoline. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity.

Has the Mazda MPV become more fuel efficient over time?

Combined MPG has stayed close to flat across the run. Both the earliest ( 1989 Mazda MPV , 19 MPG) and most recent ( 2006 Mazda MPV , 18 MPG) versions sit in the same range.

How much CO₂ does the 2003 Mazda MPV emit?

Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 494 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 7,406 kilograms of CO₂.

What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2003 Mazda MPV?

City driving returns 16 MPG and highway driving returns 23 MPG, a gap of 7 MPG. A spread that wide is typical of cars with conventional automatic or manual transmissions, where stop-start city traffic eats more fuel than a steady highway cruise.

What engine is in the 2003 Mazda MPV?

The 2003 Mazda MPV has a 3-liter 6-cylinder engine.

What transmission and drivetrain does the 2003 Mazda MPV have?

The 2003 Mazda MPV comes with a automatic 5-spd transmission and front-wheel drive.

How does the 2003 Mazda MPV compare to the best car in its class?

The most efficient car in the Minivan - 2WD class for the 2003 model year is the Chrysler Town and Country/Voyager/Grand Voy. 2WD at 21 combined MPG. The Mazda MPV returns 18 MPG, a gap of 3 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look.

2003 Mazda MPV MPG and Fuel Economy

This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2003 Mazda MPV. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. If you want to know whether this generation got more or less efficient over the years, the year-over-year table further down covers every model year the EPA has rated.

Key takeaways

The most efficient car in the Minivan - 2WD class for the 2003 model year is the Chrysler Town and Country/Voyager/Grand Voy. 2WD at 21 MPG.
EPA estimates this car costs around $5,750 more in fuel over five years than an average new vehicle of the same model year.

Fuel economy at a glance

These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2003 Mazda MPV. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.

Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).

Combined MPG	18 MPG
City MPG	16 MPG
Highway MPG	23 MPG
Annual fuel cost	$3,300
Tailpipe CO₂	494 g/mi
Fuel type	Regular

How the 2003 Mazda MPV compares

The 2003 Mazda MPV returns 18 combined MPG. Cars in the Minivan - 2WD class for the same model year average 18.6 MPG, which puts this car behind the class average by about 3%.

The most efficient car in the Minivan - 2WD class for the 2003 model year is the Chrysler Town and Country/Voyager/Grand Voy. 2WD at 21 MPG. The bar chart below puts the Mazda MPV alongside the class best and the class average so you can see the full picture.

For broader context, the average new car of the 2003 model year (across all classes) returns 18.4 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2003 model year is on its own page.

2003 Mazda MPV

18 MPG

Class average, 2003

18.6 MPG

Class best, 2003

21 MPG

Average new car, 2003

18.4 MPG

Annual fuel cost across driving patterns

The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for regular gasoline, which is $3.99/gallon. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.

The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPG and the reference fuel price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. To get a current-prices estimate, take your local gas price and multiply by 833.3 gallons (the car's annual consumption at the rated MPG).

Driving pattern	Estimated annual fuel cost
Light driver, 7,500 miles per year	$1,650
Average driver, 15,000 miles per year	$3,300
Heavy driver, 25,000 miles per year	$5,500

Year-over-year MPG for the Mazda MPV

The EPA has rated the Mazda MPV across 17 model years, from 1989 Mazda MPV through 2006 Mazda MPV. The numbers below are the best combined MPG figure the EPA published for each year, which lets you see when the car was at its most efficient and how recent generations stack up.

Combined MPG has stayed in roughly the same range across the run. The peak rating came with the 1991 Mazda MPV at 20 MPG.

Year	Combined MPG	Open year page
2006	18 MPG	2006 Mazda MPV
2005	19 MPG	2005 Mazda MPV
2004	18 MPG	2004 Mazda MPV
2003	18 MPG	this page
2002	18 MPG	2002 Mazda MPV
2001	18 MPG	2001 Mazda MPV
2000	18 MPG	2000 Mazda MPV
1998	17 MPG	1998 Mazda MPV
1997	17 MPG	1997 Mazda MPV
1996	17 MPG	1996 Mazda MPV
1995	19 MPG	1995 Mazda MPV
1994	19 MPG	1994 Mazda MPV
1993	18 MPG	1993 Mazda MPV
1992	18 MPG	1992 Mazda MPV
1991	20 MPG	1991 Mazda MPV
1990	19 MPG	1990 Mazda MPV
1989	19 MPG	1989 Mazda MPV

Compare against other Minivan - 2WD for 2003

If you are cross-shopping the 2003 Mazda MPV, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Minivan - 2WD class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.

The Chrysler Town and Country/Voyager/Grand Voy. 2WD leads this group at 21 MPG, 3 MPG ahead of the 2003 Mazda MPV.

2003 Chrysler Town and Country/Voyager/Grand Voy. 2WD

21 MPG 2003 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD

21 MPG 2003 Chevrolet Venture FWD

20 MPG 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2WD

20 MPG 2003 Pontiac Montana FWD

20 MPG 2003 Honda Odyssey

19 MPG

2003 Mazda MPV

18 MPG

Specifications

The 2003 Mazda MPV runs a 3-liter 6-cylinder engine paired with a automatic 5-spd, sending power through front-wheel drive.

Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.

Vehicle class: Minivan - 2WD
Engine: 3L 6-cylinder
Transmission: Automatic 5-spd
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel type: Regular
Annual petroleum use: 16.5 barrels per year

Common questions about the 2003 Mazda MPV

Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2003 Mazda MPV.

Is the 2003 Mazda MPV fuel efficient?

It is in line with the rest of the class. The 2003 Mazda MPV returns 18 combined MPG, and the average car in the Minivan - 2WD class for the same model year sits at 18.6 MPG.
What MPG does the 2003 Mazda MPV get?

The EPA rates the 2003 Mazda MPV at 18 combined MPG, 16 MPG in city driving, and 23 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Mazda MPV per year?

The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $3,300 for the 2003 Mazda MPV. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade.
What fuel does the 2003 Mazda MPV use?

The EPA lists the 2003 Mazda MPV as running on regular gasoline. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity.
Has the Mazda MPV become more fuel efficient over time?

Combined MPG has stayed close to flat across the run. Both the earliest (1989 Mazda MPV, 19 MPG) and most recent (2006 Mazda MPV, 18 MPG) versions sit in the same range.
How much CO₂ does the 2003 Mazda MPV emit?

Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 494 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 7,406 kilograms of CO₂.
What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2003 Mazda MPV?

City driving returns 16 MPG and highway driving returns 23 MPG, a gap of 7 MPG. A spread that wide is typical of cars with conventional automatic or manual transmissions, where stop-start city traffic eats more fuel than a steady highway cruise.
What engine is in the 2003 Mazda MPV?

The 2003 Mazda MPV has a 3-liter 6-cylinder engine.
What transmission and drivetrain does the 2003 Mazda MPV have?

The 2003 Mazda MPV comes with a automatic 5-spd transmission and front-wheel drive.
How does the 2003 Mazda MPV compare to the best car in its class?

The most efficient car in the Minivan - 2WD class for the 2003 model year is the Chrysler Town and Country/Voyager/Grand Voy. 2WD at 21 combined MPG. The Mazda MPV returns 18 MPG, a gap of 3 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look.

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.