2007 Mazda RX-8 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2007 Mazda RX-8.

The 2007 Mazda RX-8 has 2 model options: Manual 6-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L and Automatic (S6) 2-cyl, 1.3 L.

The 2007 Mazda RX-8 Manual 6-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2007 Mazda RX-8 Automatic (S6) 2-cyl, 1.3 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2007 Mazda RX-8 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2007 Mazda RX-8 is 19 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 6-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L181622
Automatic (S6) 2-cyl, 1.3 L191623

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2007 Mazda RX-8?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2007 Mazda RX-8 is $4,000.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2007 Mazda RX-8 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $8,500 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 6-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L$4,100spend $9,000 more
Automatic (S6) 2-cyl, 1.3 L$3,900spend $8,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2007 Mazda RX-8 Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2007 Mazda RX-8 will consume in one year is 17 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 6-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L17
Automatic (S6) 2-cyl, 1.3 L16

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2007 Mazda RX-8 Emit?

The 2007 Mazda RX-8 will emit an average of 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 2007 Mazda RX-8.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2007 Mazda RX-8 model options.

Manual 6-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2007 Mazda RX-8 Manual 6-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,000
Fuel Cost$4,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders2
Displacement1.3
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S6) 2-cyl, 1.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2007 Mazda RX-8 Automatic (S6) 2-cyl, 1.3 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG23
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders2
Displacement1.3
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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