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Mazda 3 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 33 MPG combined in 2014–2016, the 3 4-Door. Its weakest year peaked at 27 MPG (2004–2009).

Mazda 3: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2004–202620253035MPG20102004201020152020202633 MPG peaklowest peak 27Mazda 3: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year20253035MPG200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
500.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the 3 4-Door 2WD. Put it next to its 2004 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Mazda 3 has EPA ratings for 23 model years, 2004–2026, most often among compact cars. Its best version ranked fifth (tied) of 34 compact cars in 2007, behind the class leader, the Honda Civic.

Averaged over 2024–2026, the best version of the 3 placed fourth of 14 among compact cars rated at least three years in that span.

Among 16 compact cars, 2026

The 3 placed seventh (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Corolla at 50 MPG. The next higher rating, 31 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 16 compact cars rated for 202615202530354045503 30median 30CorollaBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 16 compact cars rated for 202615202530354045503 30median 30

The 3, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among compact cars.

2004–08seventh of 35
2009–1315th of 41
2014–1814th of 52
2019–2312th of 34
2024–26fourth of 14

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2010

    New: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 27 → 28 MPG.

All 23 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
20263 4-Door 2WD3027 / 36267
2024–20253 4-Door 2WD3127 / 37267
20233 4-Door 2WD3128 / 37268
20223 4-Door 2WD3128 / 36268
20213 4-Door 2WD3128 / 362610
2019–20203 4-Door 2WD3027 / 36276
20183 5-Door3228 / 38288
20173 4-Door3228 / 372810
2015–20163 4-Door3330 / 402910
20143 4-Door3330 / 39308
2012–20133 DI 4-Door3228 / 39238
201132825 / 32234
201032825 / 33244
2008–200932724 / 32244
200732724 / 32215
200632724 / 32244
200532724 / 32234
200432724 / 32235

Version names in the EPA list: 3, 3 4-Door, 3 4-Door 2WD, 3 4-Door 4WD, 3 5-Door, 3 5-Door 2WD, 3 5-Door 4WD, 3 DI 4-Door, 3 DI 5-Door.

Same class, 2026

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