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2016 Mazda 3 MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Mazda 3 is a compact car offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 33 MPG combined (29 city / 39 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 29 to 33 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 51 compact cars rated for 2016, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,409 a year to fuel.

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Combined 33 MPG 29 MPG city · 39 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,409 15,000 mi/yr · $9.39 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2016 #13 of 51 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2016 Mazda 3's fuel average is 14.0 km/L (7.1 L/100 km), or 33 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 16.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2912.38.1
Highway3916.66.0
Combined3314.07.1

How it ranks among 2016 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV116 MPGe $788
  2. 2Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
  3. 3Chevrolet Volt106 MPGe + 42 MPG $902
  4. 4Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
  5. 5Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
  6. 13Mazda 333 MPG $1,409
  7. 51Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232
2016 3Other compact carsClass median: $1,614/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

3 MPG across model years

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10 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
3 4-Door		 Gas 29 MPG 39 MPG 33 MPG — $1,409
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
3 4-Door		 Gas 30 MPG 40 MPG 33 MPG — $1,409
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
3 5-Door		 Gas 29 MPG 39 MPG 33 MPG — $1,409
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
3 4-Door		 Gas 29 MPG 38 MPG 32 MPG — $1,453
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
3 5-Door		 Gas 29 MPG 39 MPG 32 MPG — $1,453
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
3 5-Door		 Gas 28 MPG 38 MPG 32 MPG — $1,453
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
3 4-Door		 Gas 28 MPG 38 MPG 31 MPG — $1,500
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
3 5-Door		 Gas 27 MPG 36 MPG 30 MPG — $1,550
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
3 4-Door		 Gas 25 MPG 36 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
3 5-Door		 Gas 25 MPG 34 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
96 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
270 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
8/10

2016 Mazda 3 vs. rivals

vs Volkswagen Jetta 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Versa 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Versa saves $41/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 31 MPG · $1,500/yr 3 saves $91/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid 44 MPG · $1,347/yr Jetta Hybrid saves $62/yr vs Kia Forte 30 MPG · $1,550/yr 3 saves $141/yr vs Honda Civic 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Civic saves $81/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Mazda 3?

Up to 33 MPG combined (29 city / 39 highway); ratings range from 29 to 33 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Mazda 3 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Mazda 3?

The 2016 Mazda 3's fuel average is 14.0 km/L (7.1 L/100 km), or 33 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 16.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Mazda 3 per year?

About $1,409 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $9.39 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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