Mazda · 2004–2026 · Gas
Mazda 3 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 23 model years of the Mazda 3, from 2004 to 2026. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2016, at 33 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2026 model is 11% more efficient than the best 2004 model (30 vs. 27 MPG). The 2026 model is about as efficient as the median midsize car (30 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- 3, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every 3 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 26 |
27 / 36 | 30 | — | 7 | $1,550 |
| 2025 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 26 |
27 / 37 | 28 | — | 7 | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 26 |
27 / 37 | 28 | — | 7 | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 36 | 28.5 | — | 8 | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 36 | 29 | — | 8 | $1,500 |
| 2021 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 36 | 29 | — | 8 | $1,500 |
| 2020 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 27 |
26 / 35 | 28 | — | 5 | $1,550 |
| 2019 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 27 |
26 / 35 | 30 | — | 5 | $1,550 |
| 2018 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 28 |
28 / 37 | 29 | — | 8 | $1,453 |
| 2017 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 28 |
28 / 37 | 29 | — | 8 | $1,453 |
| 2016 | Gas | 33 MPG lowest 29 |
29 / 39 | 29 | — | 10 | $1,409 |
| 2015 | Gas | 33 MPG lowest 29 |
29 / 39 | 29 | — | 10 | $1,409 |
| 2014 | Gas | 33 MPG lowest 30 |
29 / 39 | 30 | — | 8 | $1,409 |
| 2013 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 23 |
28 / 39 | 28.5 | — | 7 | $1,453 |
| 2012 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 23 |
28 / 39 | 28 | — | 7 | $1,453 |
| 2011 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 23 |
25 / 32 | 26 | — | 4 | $1,661 |
| 2010 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 24 |
25 / 33 | 25 | — | 4 | $1,661 |
| 2009 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 24 |
24 / 32 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,722 |
| 2008 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 24 |
24 / 32 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,722 |
| 2007 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 21 |
24 / 32 | 23 | — | 5 | $1,722 |
| 2006 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 24 |
24 / 32 | 23.5 | — | 4 | $1,722 |
| 2005 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 23 |
24 / 32 | 24.5 | — | 4 | $1,722 |
| 2004 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 23 |
24 / 32 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,722 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mazda 3 year has the best fuel economy?
The 2014 Mazda 3, rated up to 33 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,409 a year.
Which Mazda 3 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2004 model, whose most efficient version is rated 27 MPG combined (about $1,722 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Mazda 3?
The 2026 Mazda 3 is rated up to 30 MPG combined.