2021 Mazda MAZDA3 mpg
Combined mpg, 2.0 FWD
31mpg
- 28 city, 36 highway.
- 1 mpg below the median of 15 hatchbacks (2021).
- 31 trims: 26 to 31 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | 13.2 | 409 | $1,239 |
| 2.5 S FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 35 | 30 | 13.2 | 396 | $1,280 |
| Select FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 35 | 30 | 13.2 | 396 | $1,280 |
| Preferred FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 35 | 30 | 13.2 | 396 | $1,280 |
| Premium FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 35 | 30 | 13.2 | 396 | $1,280 |
| 2.5 S Auto FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 13.2 | 383 | $1,324 |
| 2.5 S FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 13.2 | 383 | $1,324 |
| Select Auto FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 13.2 | 383 | $1,324 |
| Select FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 13.2 | 383 | $1,324 |
| Preferred Auto FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 13.2 | 383 | $1,324 |
| Preferred FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 13.2 | 383 | $1,324 |
| Premium Auto FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 13.2 | 383 | $1,324 |
| Premium FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 13.2 | 383 | $1,324 |
| Sedan Select AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 13.2 | 370 | $1,371 |
| Select AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 12.7 | 356 | $1,371 |
| Preferred AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 12.7 | 356 | $1,371 |
| Sedan Preferred AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 13.2 | 370 | $1,371 |
| Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 12.7 | 356 | $1,371 |
| Sedan Premium AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 13.2 | 370 | $1,371 |
| Select Auto AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | 12.7 | 343 | $1,422 |
| Preferred Auto AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | 12.7 | 343 | $1,422 |
| Premium Manual FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | 13.2 | 356 | $1,422 |
| Premium Auto AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | 12.7 | 343 | $1,422 |
| 2.5 Turbo AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 32 | 27 | 12.7 | 343 | $1,422 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 32 | 27 | 12.7 | 343 | $1,422 |
| Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 32 | 27 | 12.7 | 343 | $1,422 |
| Sedan 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 23 | 32 | 27 | 12.7 | 343 | $1,422 |
| 2.5 Turbo Auto AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | 12.7 | 330 | $1,477 |
| 2.5 Turbo AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | 12.7 | 330 | $1,477 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | 12.7 | 330 | $1,477 |
| Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | 12.7 | 330 | $1,477 |
Fuel cost
2.0 FWD, 31 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,239
- Per month
- $103
- Per mile
- 10.3 cents
- Fill the tank
- $42.24
- Top trim: 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD. $1,477 a year. $238 more than the 2.0 FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.8 | $8.89 |
| 300 miles | 8.3 | $26.67 |
| 500 miles | 13.9 | $44.44 |
| 1,000 miles | 27.8 | $88.89 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $89
- Per year
- $1,074
- Miles a month
- 867
2.0 FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 31 mpg good? Yes. Beats 86% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2.0 FWD | 31 mpg | |
| 2021 Honda Civic | LX FWD | 33 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback | LX CVT FWD | 34 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | FWD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Volkswagen Golf | TSI FWD | 32 mpg | |
| 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | Blue FWD | 59 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
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