Does the 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the 2.0 FWD.
- All 33 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $232 more a year.
- 15% of 13 hatchbacks (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 31 | $1,239 | $1,471 |
| 2.5 S FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| 2.5 S Auto FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| 2.5 S FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Select FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Select Auto FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Select FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Sedan Select AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Select AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Preferred FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Select Auto AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Select Hatchback AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Preferred Auto FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Preferred FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Preferred AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Sedan Preferred AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Preferred Auto AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Preferred Hatchback AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Premium FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Premium Auto FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Premium FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Premium Manual FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Sedan Premium AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Premium Auto AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Premium Hatchback AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2.5 Turbo AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 2.5 Turbo Auto AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| 2.5 Turbo AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Auto AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2.0 FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Honda Civic | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback | LX CVT FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Volkswagen Golf | TSI FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | Blue 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.
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- Sources disagree