Mazda RX8 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mazda RX8 model year from 2004 to 2011 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the RX8 has been offered with 1.3L 2-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2011 (up to 19 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Mazda RX8 fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2011 18–19 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl — —
2010 18–19 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl — —
2009 18–19 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl — —
2008 18–19 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl — —
2007 18–19 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl — —
2006 18–19 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl — —
2005 18 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl — —
2004 18 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl — —

2011 Mazda RX8: engines & MPG

The 2011 RX8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-8 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 16 23 19 MPG
RX-8 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 16 22 18 MPG

2010 Mazda RX8: engines & MPG

The 2010 RX8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-8 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 16 23 19 MPG
RX-8 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 16 22 18 MPG

2009 Mazda RX8: engines & MPG

The 2009 RX8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-8 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 16 23 19 MPG
RX-8 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 16 22 18 MPG

2008 Mazda RX8: engines & MPG

The 2008 RX8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-8 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 16 23 19 MPG
RX-8 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 16 22 18 MPG

2007 Mazda RX8: engines & MPG

The 2007 RX8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-8 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 16 23 19 MPG
RX-8 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 16 22 18 MPG

2006 Mazda RX8: engines & MPG

The 2006 RX8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-8 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 16 23 19 MPG
RX-8 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 16 22 18 MPG

2005 Mazda RX8: engines & MPG

The 2005 RX8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-8 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic (S4) Premium 16 22 18 MPG
RX-8 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 16 22 18 MPG

2004 Mazda RX8: engines & MPG

The 2004 RX8 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-8 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 16 22 18 MPG
RX-8 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic (S4) Premium 16 22 18 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Mazda RX8 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the RX8 range from 18 to 19 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2011 model year.

What engines does the 2011 Mazda RX8 have?

The 2011 RX8 was EPA-rated with 1.3L 2-cyl engines — see the 2011 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Mazda RX8 require premium gas?

Yes — every EPA-rated gas RX8 version specifies premium gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of September 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Mazda RX8 EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/mazda/rx8.

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