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Mazda3 Gas Mileage

The compact Mazda3 was introduced to America in the 2006 model year, after being available abroad since 2004. The Mazda3’s good gas mileage and sporting character have won it fans the world over. While highway gas mileage rankings in the low thirties for the base model have ensured success with the commuter crowd, it’s the style, handling, and lively nature that play to those looking for a bit of “zoom-zoom” in their day-to-day lives.

The Mazda3 4-door “i” Model is equipped with a 2.0 liter DOHC four cylinder engine, producing 148 horsepower (HP), while the “s” Model is fitted with the larger and slightly more powerful 2.3 liter four cylinder engine, producing 156 horsepower and 150 foot pounds of torque. The i Model delivers 24 city / 32 highway miles per gallon (MPG), while the s Model provides 22 city / 29 highway MPG.

The Mazda3 5-door “s” Model is fitted with the same 2.3 liter engine as the 4-door s Model. (Mileage estimates are identical, as well.) The i Models are equipped with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic. The s Models are available with either the 5-speed manual or a 5-speed electronically controlled automatic.

The top-of-the-line MazdaSpeed3 5-door is unquestioningly intended for the enthusiast. The little hot rod wagon’s turbocharged Direct Injection Spark Ignition version of the 2.3 liter four cranks out a whopping 263 HP and 280 foot pounds of torque. The MazdaSpeed3 is exclusively equipped with a six speed manual transmission; an automatic is not available. Mileage estimates are 18 city / 26 highway, on premium fuel.

European Mazda3’s can also be fitted with 1.6 or 2.0 liter diesel engines, resulting in a remarkable increase in fuel efficiency over the gas-engined models.

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Mazda3 Gas Mileage – 2006-2008

Year Manufacturer Model Engine Disp. Fuel Trans. City Hwy
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4 cylinder 2.0 liter R (M5) Manual 24 32
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4 cylinder 2.0 liter R (S4) Auto 23 31
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4 cylinder 2.3 liter R (M5) Manual 22 29
2008 Mazda Mazda3 4 cylinder 2.3 liter R (S5) Auto 22 29
2008 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 4 cylinder 2.3 liter P (M6) Manual 18 26
2007 Mazda Mazda 3 4 cylinder 2.3 liter R (S5) Auto 25 31
2007 Mazda Mazda 3 4 cylinder 2.3 liter P (M6) Manual 20 28
2007 Mazda Mazda 3 4 cylinder 2.3 liter R (M5) Manual 26 33
2007 Mazda Mazda 3 4 cylinder 2.0 liter R (S4) Auto 26 34
2007 Mazda Mazda 3 4 cylinder 2.0 liter R (M5) Manual 28 35
2006 Mazda Mazda 3 4 cylinder 2.3 liter R (S5) Auto 25 31
2006 Mazda Mazda 3 4 cylinder 2.3 liter R (M5) Manual 26 32
2006 Mazda Mazda 3 4 cylinder 2.0 liter R (M5) Manual 28 35
2006 Mazda Mazda 3 4 cylinder 2.0 liter R (S4) Auto 26 34

Note: the EPA tweaked their testing procedure, starting with the 2008 model year, with the end result being that the 2008 MPG estimates are now lower than previous years. As always, YMMV.

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#1 30 MPG Cars on 01.24.08 at 5:34 pm

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#2 DrTree on 09.03.08 at 7:35 pm

I own a 2005 Mazda3s. I routinely get 31-34 mpg depending on how hard I drive it in mixed city/highway. I took it on the (mountainous) highway for 75% of a tank and averaged 38.2 mpg! The car’s not even rated to get close to that. It’s a good feeling to go over 400 miles on 11 gallons of gas.

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