Mazda 3

20042013 · 42 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
25
Best
28

The Mazda 3 has been tested by the EPA across 42 different configurations spanning model years 2004 through 2013. Over this period, the 3 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 28 MPG, with an overall average of 25 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150253228MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,200243227MPG
2013
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
2013
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,400222825MPG
2012
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
2012
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,400222825MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150253228MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,200243227MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150253228MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,200243227MPG
2011
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
2011
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,400222825MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150253328MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,200243327MPG
2010
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
2010
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2009
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
2009
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,500222824MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$2,400223025MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$2,300233126MPG
2008
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
2008
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,500222924MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$2,300233126MPG
2007
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2007
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
2007
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,500222924MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$2,300233126MPG
2006
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
2006
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,500222824MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$2,300233126MPG
2005
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
2005
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$2,600212623MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$2,300223126MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$2,300233126MPG
2004
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
2004
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Regular
$2,600212623MPG

Historical Efficiency

2013
28
2012
28
2011
28
2010
28
2009
27
2008
27
2007
27
2006
27
2005
27
2004
27

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (3) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Mazda 3. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

No NHTSA consumer complaints have been reported for this model.