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2024 Mazda 3 MPG & fuel economy

The 2024 Mazda 3 is a midsize car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 31 MPG combined (27 city / 37 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 26 to 31 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2023 model. Among 43 midsize cars rated for 2024, it ranks 21st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,500 a year to fuel.

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Combined 31 MPG 27 MPG city · 37 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,500 15,000 mi/yr · $10.00 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2024 #21 of 43 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2024 Mazda 3's fuel average is 13.2 km/L (7.6 L/100 km), or 31 MPG combined: 11.5 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	27	11.5	8.7
Highway	37	15.7	6.4
Combined	31	13.2	7.6

How it ranks among 2024 Midsize Cars

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1Hyundai Ioniq 6140 MPGe $648
2Tesla Model 3137 MPGe $664
3Toyota Prius Prime127 MPGe + 52 MPG $758
4Polestar 2115 MPGe $788
5Toyota Prius57 MPG $816
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21Mazda 331 MPG $1,500
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43Audi RS Hybrid17 MPG $3,485

2024 3Other midsize carsClass median: $1,550/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

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7 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic 3 4-Door 2WD	Gas	27 MPG	37 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual 3 5-Door 2WD	Gas	26 MPG	36 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic 3 5-Door 2WD	Gas	27 MPG	35 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
4WD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic 3 4-Door 4WD	Gas	26 MPG	35 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
4WD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic 3 5-Door 4WD	Gas	26 MPG	33 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
4WD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic 3 4-Door 4WD	Gas	23 MPG	32 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722
4WD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic 3 5-Door 4WD	Gas	23 MPG	31 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 93 cu ft
Cargo volume: 13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 287 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 6/10

2024 Mazda 3 vs. rivals

vs Nissan Kicks 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Kicks saves $91/yr vs Nissan Sentra 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Sentra saves $132/yr vs Kia Forte 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Forte saves $132/yr vs Nissan Altima 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Camry 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Camry saves $47/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Legacy 30 MPG · $1,550/yr 3 saves $50/yr vs MINI Clubman 29 MPG · $2,043/yr 3 saves $543/yr vs MINI Countryman 28 MPG · $2,116/yr 3 saves $616/yr vs Subaru WRX 22 MPG · $2,693/yr 3 saves $1,193/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2024 Mazda 3?

Up to 31 MPG combined (27 city / 37 highway); ratings range from 26 to 31 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2024 Mazda 3 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2024 Mazda 3?