Diesel, petrol and hybrid · 2004–2026

Mazda 3

MPG, running costs and specs for the Mazda 3. By the official figures, the 2025 gets 43 mpg, about $1,374 a year in the US.

Mazda 3 in white
MPG
43 mpg
2025 official · 5.5 L/100km
A year's gas
$1,374
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
565 miles
50 L tank
Seats
5

What a 3 costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$10.18 per 100 miles$1,374
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$16.17 per 100 km$1,779
Australia$2.41/L petrol$13.28 per 100 km$1,474
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£15.44 per 100 miles£1,081

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the 3 ranks

No. 29The most fuel-efficient hybrids in the USHybrid cars ranked by their official fuel use, with UK and US mpg and what each costs to run a year.

BP, 2019–2027

Specs for the 2.0 G20 Evolve hatchback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
BP
Built
2019-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,460 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Wheelbase
2,725 mm
Kerb weight
1,287 kg
Boot
385 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,448 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
132 kW
Torque
224 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.5 L/100km
CO₂
148 g/km
Fuel tank
50 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2019
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2019
Airbags
8
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Ownership

Spare wheel
Space saver

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

BM/BN, 2014–2018

Specs for the 2.0 Maxx hatchback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
BM/BN
Built
2014-2018
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,470 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,450 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Kerb weight
1,364 kg
Boot
396 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,748 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
88 kW
Torque
180 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.6 L/100km
CO₂
137 g/km
Fuel tank
51 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2013
Euro NCAP
★★★★☆
Euro NCAP tested
2013
Airbags
6

Ownership

Spare wheel
Space saver

BL, 2010–2013

Specs for the 2.0 Maxx hatchback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
BL
Built
2010-2013
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,506 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
1,468 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
Kerb weight
1,324 kg
Boot
392 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
116 kW
Torque
197 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.3 L/100km
CO₂
190 g/km
Fuel tank
52.5 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2009
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2009
Airbags
6

BK, 2003–2009

Specs for the 2.0 Maxx hatchback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
BK
Built
2003-2009
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,491 mm
Width
1,754 mm
Height
1,468 mm
Wheelbase
2,639 mm
Kerb weight
1,290 kg
Boot
413 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,130 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
111 kW
Torque
192 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.7 L/100km
CO₂
195 g/km
Fuel tank
54 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★☆
ANCAP tested
2004
Euro NCAP
★★★★☆
Euro NCAP tested
2003
Airbags
6

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2026Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg38 mpg—
2025Petrol6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2025Hybrid5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2025Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2024Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2024Petrol6.1 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2024Hybrid5.6 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—
2023Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2023Petrol6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2023Hybrid5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2022Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2022Hybrid5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2022Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2021Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2021Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2021Hybrid5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2020Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg37 mpg—
2020Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2020Hybrid5.7 L/100km50 mpg41 mpg—
2019Petrol6.1 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2019Hybrid5.8 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2019Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2018Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2018Petrol5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2017Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2017Petrol5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2016Petrol5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2016Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2015Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2015Hybrid3.6 L/100km78 mpg65 mpg—
2015Petrol5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2014Petrol6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2014Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2014Hybrid3.2 L/100km88 mpg74 mpg—
2013Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2013Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2013Hybrid3.2 L/100km88 mpg74 mpg—
2012Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2012Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—

Mazda 3 questions

What MPG does the Mazda 3 get?

The 2025 Mazda 3 gets 43 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (5.5 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mazda 3 cost to run a year in the US?

About $1,374 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a Mazda 3 go on a full tank?

About 565 miles (909 km) from its 50 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Mazda 3's trunk?

385 L, for the 2.0 G20 Evolve hatchback.

Cars like the 3

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Ford

Focus

2000–2024

44 mpg

Kia

Rio

2001–2023

40 mpg

BMW

1 Series

2007–2026

39 mpg

Mitsubishi

Mirage

1980–2024

47 mpg

Audi

A3

1997–2027

38 mpg

Ford

Fiesta

2004–2023

37 mpg

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