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2009 Mazda Speed 3 MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 Mazda Speed 3 is a midsize car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway) on premium gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2008 model. Among 43 midsize cars rated for 2009, it ranks 34th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,962 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 18 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,962 15,000 mi/yr · $19.75 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2009 #34 of 43 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2009 Mazda Speed 3's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2510.69.4
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 2009 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Toyota Prius46 MPG $1,011
  2. 2Toyota Camry Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Nissan Altima Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Nissan Versa30 MPG $1,550
  5. 5Nissan Sentra29 MPG $1,603
  6. 34Mazda Speed 320 MPG $2,962
  7. 43Bentley Continental Flying Spur12 MPG $4,938
2009 Speed 3Other midsize carsClass median: $2,214/yr

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

Speed 3 MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Speed 3
Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
95 cu ft
Cargo volume
20 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

2009 Mazda Speed 3 vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 Mazda Speed 3?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway).

What fuel does the 2009 Mazda Speed 3 use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 Mazda Speed 3?

The 2009 Mazda Speed 3's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2009 Mazda Speed 3 per year?

About $2,962 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $19.75 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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