Does the 2026 Mazda MAZDA3 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the 2.5 S FWD.
- All 12 trims list regular.
- 50% of 8 hatchbacks (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 to 30 | N/A | N/A |
| 2.5 S Select Sport FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 to 30 | N/A | N/A |
| 2.5 S Auto FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| 2.5 S Select Sport Auto FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| 2.5 S Preferred FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 to 30 | N/A | N/A |
| 2.5 S Preferred Auto FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 to 29 | N/A | N/A |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition Auto AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| 2.5 S Premium FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| 2.5 S Premium Manual FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| 2.5 Turbo 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 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2.5 S FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda Civic | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback | Sport 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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree