Mazda MX-3 MPG and Fuel Economy

Mazda have been manufacturing models of MX-3 for 5 years, with the latest vehicle in 1996 having a combined MPG of 26.

The estimated fuel cost for the 1996 Mazda MX-3 is $2,400 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 spend $500 more on fuel driving a 1996 Mazda MX-3.

🛢 The Mazda MX-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 MX-3 will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is about -15,000 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 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the Mazda MX-3.

The table below is a complete list of the 5 Mazda MX-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.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
1996 Mazda MX-326$2,400
1995 Mazda MX-325$2,500
1994 Mazda MX-325$2,500
1993 Mazda MX-325$2,500
1992 Mazda MX-325$2,500

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