Mazda · 2004–2011 · Gas
Mazda RX-8 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 8 model years of the Mazda RX-8, from 2004 to 2011. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2011, at 19 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2011 model is 6% more efficient than the best 2004 model (19 vs. 18 MPG). The 2011 model is 17% less efficient than the median subcompact car that year (19 vs. 23 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- RX-8, 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 RX-8 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
16 / 23 | 23 | — | 2 | $3,118 |
| 2010 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
16 / 23 | 22.5 | — | 2 | $3,118 |
| 2009 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
16 / 23 | 21 | — | 2 | $3,118 |
| 2008 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
16 / 23 | 20 | — | 2 | $3,118 |
| 2007 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
16 / 23 | 20 | — | 2 | $3,118 |
| 2006 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
16 / 23 | 20 | — | 2 | $3,118 |
| 2005 | Gas | 18 MPG | 16 / 22 | 19 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2004 | Gas | 18 MPG | 16 / 22 | 19 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare RX-8 model years
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mazda RX-8 year has the best fuel economy?
The 2006 Mazda RX-8, rated up to 19 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $3,118 a year.
Which Mazda RX-8 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2004 model, whose most efficient version is rated 18 MPG combined (about $3,292 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Mazda RX-8?
The 2011 Mazda RX-8 is rated up to 19 MPG combined.