Does the 2020 Mazda MAZDA3 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the FWD.
- All 26 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $240 more a year.
- 52% of 92 sedans (2020) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Select FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Select Package FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Auto FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Select Package AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Select Sedan AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Preferred FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Preferred Package FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Auto AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Hatchback AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Preferred FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Preferred Package Auto FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Preferred Package AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Preferred Sedan AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Premium FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Premium Package FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Preferred Hatchback AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Preferred Package Auto AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Premium FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Premium Package Auto FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Premium Package Manual FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Premium Package AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Premium Sedan AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Premium Hatchback AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Premium Package Auto AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mazda MAZDA3 | FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Honda Civic | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Chevrolet Malibu | L FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT | FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Subaru Legacy | AWD | Regular |
| 2020 Honda Insight | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Volkswagen Passat | S FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree