Mazda 3 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mazda 3 model year from 1992 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the 3 has been offered with 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 6-cyl, 1.9L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2016 (up to 33 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Mazda 3 fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2026 26–30 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl $29,310 487 listings
2025 26–31 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl $23,590 145 listings
2024 26–31 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl $21,102 140 listings
2023 26–31 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl $20,988 119 listings
2022 26–31 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl $20,500 50 listings
2021 26–31 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl $18,990 73 listings
2020 27–31 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl $17,999 41 listings
2019 27–31 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl $15,993 38 listings
2018 28–32 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl $14,990 78 listings
2017 28–32 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl $13,991 80 listings
2016 29–33 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl $10,900 71 listings
2015 29–33 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl $11,950 83 listings
2014 30–33 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl — —
2013 21–32 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl — —
2012 21–32 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl — —
2011 21–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl — —
2010 21–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl — —
2009 20–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl — —
2008 20–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl — —
2007 21–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl — —
2006 24–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl — —
2005 23–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl — —
2004 23–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl — —
1996 20–29 MPG 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 6-cyl — —
1995 20–28 MPG 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.9L 6-cyl — —
1994 20–28 MPG 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.9L 6-cyl — —
1993 20–27 MPG 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.9L 6-cyl — —
1992 20–28 MPG 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.9L 6-cyl — —

2026 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2026 3 was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 30 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $29,310 on VehiSales (487 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 4-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 36 30 MPG
3 4-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 34 29 MPG
3 5-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 34 29 MPG
3 5-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 25 34 28 MPG
3 5-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 25 34 28 MPG
3 4-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 32 27 MPG
3 5-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 31 26 MPG

2025 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2025 3 was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 31 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $23,590 on VehiSales (145 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 4-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 37 31 MPG
3 4-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 35 30 MPG
3 5-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 35 30 MPG
3 5-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 26 36 30 MPG
3 5-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 33 29 MPG
3 4-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 32 27 MPG
3 5-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 31 26 MPG

2024 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2024 3 was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 31 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $21,102 on VehiSales (140 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 4-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 37 31 MPG
3 5-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 26 36 30 MPG
3 4-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 35 30 MPG
3 5-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 35 30 MPG
3 5-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 33 29 MPG
3 4-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 32 27 MPG
3 5-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 31 26 MPG

2023 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2023 3 was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 31 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $20,988 on VehiSales (119 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 4-Door 2WD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 36 31 MPG
3 4-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 37 31 MPG
3 4-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 35 30 MPG
3 5-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 35 30 MPG
3 5-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 26 36 30 MPG
3 5-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 33 29 MPG
3 4-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 32 27 MPG
3 5-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 31 26 MPG

2022 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2022 3 was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 31 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $20,500 on VehiSales (50 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 4-Door 2WD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 36 31 MPG
3 4-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 35 30 MPG
3 5-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 34 29 MPG
3 4-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 25 33 28 MPG
3 5-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 25 31 27 MPG
3 4-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 32 27 MPG
3 5-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 24 33 27 MPG
3 5-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 31 26 MPG

2021 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2021 3 was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 31 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $18,990 on VehiSales (73 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 4-Door 2WD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 36 31 MPG
CX-3 2WD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 29 34 31 MPG
3 4-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 35 30 MPG
CX-3 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 32 29 MPG
3 5-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 34 29 MPG
3 4-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 25 33 28 MPG
3 5-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 25 31 27 MPG
3 4-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 32 27 MPG
3 5-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 24 33 27 MPG
3 5-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 31 26 MPG

2020 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2020 3 was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 31 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $17,999 on VehiSales (41 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CX-3 2WD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 29 34 31 MPG
3 5-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 35 30 MPG
3 4-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 36 30 MPG
3 4-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 35 30 MPG
CX-3 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 32 29 MPG
3 5-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 25 35 29 MPG
3 4-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 25 33 28 MPG
3 5-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 24 32 27 MPG

2019 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2019 3 was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 31 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $15,993 on VehiSales (38 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CX-3 2WD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 29 34 31 MPG
3 4-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 36 30 MPG
3 4-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 35 30 MPG
3 5-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 35 30 MPG
3 5-Door 2WD 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 25 35 29 MPG
CX-3 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 32 29 MPG
3 4-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 25 33 28 MPG
3 5-Door 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 24 32 27 MPG

2018 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2018 3 was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 32 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $14,990 on VehiSales (78 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 37 32 MPG
CX-3 2WD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 29 34 31 MPG
3 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 27 37 31 MPG
3 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 37 31 MPG
3 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 28 38 31 MPG
3 5-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 35 30 MPG
3 4-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 36 30 MPG
CX-3 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 32 29 MPG
3 4-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 25 34 29 MPG
3 5-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 25 33 28 MPG

2017 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2017 3 was EPA-rated in 12 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 32 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $13,991 on VehiSales (80 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 37 32 MPG
3 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 37 31 MPG
3 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 27 37 31 MPG
CX-3 2WD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 29 34 31 MPG
3 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 27 37 31 MPG
3 4-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 37 31 MPG
3 5-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 36 30 MPG
3 4-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 36 30 MPG
3 5-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 26 35 30 MPG
CX-3 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 32 29 MPG
3 4-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 25 34 29 MPG
3 5-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 25 33 28 MPG

2016 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2016 3 was EPA-rated in 12 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 29 to 33 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $10,900 on VehiSales (71 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 29 39 33 MPG
3 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 30 40 33 MPG
3 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 29 39 33 MPG
3 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 29 39 32 MPG
3 4-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 29 38 32 MPG
3 5-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 38 32 MPG
3 4-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 38 31 MPG
CX-3 2WD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 29 35 31 MPG
3 5-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 36 30 MPG
CX-3 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 32 29 MPG
3 5-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 25 34 29 MPG
3 4-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 25 36 29 MPG

2015 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2015 3 was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 29 to 33 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $11,950 on VehiSales (83 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 29 39 33 MPG
3 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 30 40 33 MPG
3 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 29 39 33 MPG
3 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 29 39 32 MPG
3 4-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 29 39 32 MPG
3 5-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 38 32 MPG
3 4-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 38 31 MPG
3 5-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 36 30 MPG
3 4-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 25 36 29 MPG
3 5-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 25 34 29 MPG

2014 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2014 3 was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 33 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 29 39 33 MPG
3 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 29 39 33 MPG
3 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 30 39 33 MPG
3 5-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 37 32 MPG
3 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 29 39 32 MPG
3 4-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 38 32 MPG
3 4-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 38 31 MPG
3 5-Door 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 27 36 30 MPG

2013 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2013 3 was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 32 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 DI 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 39 32 MPG
3 DI 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 37 31 MPG
3 DI 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 26 37 30 MPG
3 DI 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 26 37 30 MPG
3 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 25 32 28 MPG
3 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 24 32 27 MPG
3 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 22 28 25 MPG
3 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 20 28 23 MPG
Speed 3 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 25 21 MPG

2012 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2012 3 was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 32 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 DI 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 39 32 MPG
3 DI 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 28 37 31 MPG
3 DI 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 26 37 30 MPG
3 DI 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 26 37 30 MPG
3 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 25 32 28 MPG
3 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 24 32 27 MPG
3 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 22 28 25 MPG
3 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 20 28 23 MPG
Speed 3 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 25 21 MPG

2011 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2011 3 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 28 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 25 32 28 MPG
3 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 24 32 27 MPG
3 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 22 28 25 MPG
3 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 20 28 23 MPG
Speed 3 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 25 21 MPG

2010 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2010 3 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 28 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 25 33 28 MPG
3 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 24 33 27 MPG
3 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 22 29 25 MPG
3 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 21 29 24 MPG
Speed 3 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 25 21 MPG

2009 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2009 3 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 27 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 24 32 27 MPG
3 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S4) Regular 22 30 25 MPG
3 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 29 25 MPG
3 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 22 28 24 MPG
Speed 3 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 25 20 MPG

2008 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2008 3 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 27 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 24 32 27 MPG
3 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S4) Regular 23 31 26 MPG
3 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 29 25 MPG
3 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 22 29 24 MPG
Speed 3 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 26 20 MPG

2007 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2007 3 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 27 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 24 32 27 MPG
3 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S4) Regular 23 31 26 MPG
3 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 30 25 MPG
3 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 22 29 24 MPG
3 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 26 21 MPG

2006 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2006 3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 27 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 24 32 27 MPG
3 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S4) Regular 23 31 26 MPG
3 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 29 25 MPG
3 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 22 28 24 MPG

2005 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2005 3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 27 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 24 32 27 MPG
3 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S4) Regular 23 31 26 MPG
3 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 29 25 MPG
3 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic (S4) Regular 21 26 23 MPG

2004 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 2004 3 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 27 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
3 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 24 32 27 MPG
3 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S4) Regular 22 31 26 MPG
3 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S4) Regular 23 31 26 MPG
3 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 29 25 MPG
3 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic (S4) Regular 21 26 23 MPG

1996 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 1996 3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 29 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MX-3 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 26 34 29 MPG
MX-3 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 23 31 26 MPG
MX-3 1.8L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG
MX-3 1.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 25 20 MPG

1995 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 1995 3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.9L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 28 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MX-3 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 25 34 28 MPG
MX-3 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 22 31 25 MPG
MX-3 1.9L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG
MX-3 1.9L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 25 20 MPG

1994 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 1994 3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.9L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 28 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MX-3 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 25 34 28 MPG
MX-3 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 22 31 25 MPG
MX-3 1.9L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG
MX-3 1.9L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 25 20 MPG

1993 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 1993 3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.9L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 27 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MX-3 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 24 32 27 MPG
MX-3 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 22 29 25 MPG
MX-3 1.9L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG
MX-3 1.9L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 25 20 MPG

1992 Mazda 3: engines & MPG

The 1992 3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.9L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 28 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MX-3 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 25 32 28 MPG
MX-3 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 22 29 25 MPG
MX-3 1.9L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG
MX-3 1.9L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 25 20 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Mazda 3 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the 3 range from 27 to 33 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2016 model year.

What engines does the 2026 Mazda 3 have?

The 2026 3 was EPA-rated with 2.5L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Mazda 3 require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

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