2008 Mazda Speed 3 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2008 Mazda Speed 3.

The 2008 Mazda Speed 3 runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2008 Mazda Speed 3 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Mazda Speed 3 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2008 Mazda Speed 3 gets up to 18 miles per gallon in the city, and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2008 Mazda Speed 3 is 20 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Mazda Speed 3?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2008 Mazda Speed 3 is $3,700 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 2008 Mazda Speed 3 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $7,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Mazda Speed 3 Consume?

The 2008 Mazda Speed 3 will consume roughly 15 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2008 Mazda Speed 3.

City MPG 18
Highway MPG 26
Combined MPG 20
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $7,000
Fuel Cost $3,700
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 15
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Related Mazda Models from 2008

If you're interested in other Mazda models from 2008, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

Model Combined MPG
Tribute 4WD 19
MX-5 24
Tribute Hybrid 4WD 28
3 27
3 24
6 24
6 20
RX-8 18
5 24
Tribute FWD 24
B2300 2WD 23
B2300 2WD 21
CX-7 2WD 19
MX-5 24
B4000 2WD 17
6 20
5 23
B3000 2WD 17
Tribute FWD 20
3 25

Disclaimer

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