2023 Mazda3 MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2023 Mazda3 is rated 26 to 31 mpg combined across 8 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2023 Mazda3 · 8 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

31MPG combined

28 city 36 highway

$2,100 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score6/10

2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic

Best version saves $1,000 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 27, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,100 to $2,500 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2022.

Every 2023 Mazda3 version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic Best EPA listing: 3 4-Door 2WD	31 mpg	28 / 36	$2,100
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · sedan EPA listing: 3 4-Door 2WD	31 mpg	28 / 37	$2,100
2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic · sedan EPA listing: 3 4-Door 4WD	30 mpg	26 / 35	$2,150
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · hatchback EPA listing: 3 5-Door 2WD	30 mpg	27 / 35	$2,150
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual EPA listing: 3 5-Door 2WD	30 mpg	26 / 36	$2,150
2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic · hatchback EPA listing: 3 5-Door 4WD	29 mpg	26 / 33	$2,250
2.5L turbo 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic · sedan EPA listing: 3 4-Door 4WD	27 mpg	23 / 32	$2,400
2.5L turbo 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic · hatchback EPA listing: 3 5-Door 4WD	26 mpg	23 / 31	$2,500

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,090	$174	$10,452
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · sedan	$2,090	$174	$10,452
2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic · sedan	$2,160	$180	$10,800
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · hatchback	$2,160	$180	$10,800
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual	$2,160	$180	$10,800
2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic · hatchback	$2,234	$186	$11,172
2.5L turbo 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic · sedan	$2,400	$200	$12,000
2.5L turbo 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic · hatchback	$2,492	$208	$12,462

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Mazda3 MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 30 to 33 mpg (every year from 2016 to 2026); highest in 2016.

2023: gas 31 mpg

Show as a table

Mazda3 best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version
2016	33
2017	32
2018	32
2019	30
2020	30
2021	31
2022	31
2023	31
2024	31
2025	31
2026	30

How the 2023 Mazda3 compares

2023 compact cars covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2023 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Toyota Prius Best: hybrid	57 mpg	–	$1,150
Hyundai Elantra Best: hybrid	54 mpg	37 mpg	$1,200
Toyota Corolla Best: hybrid	50 mpg	35 mpg	$1,300
Honda Civic Best: gas	36 mpg	36 mpg	$1,800
Kia Forte Best: gas	34 mpg	34 mpg	$1,900
Nissan Sentra Best: gas	33 mpg	33 mpg	$1,950
Mazda3 This page Best: gas	31 mpg	31 mpg	$2,100

2023 Mazda3 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 12 owner complaints for the 2023 Mazda3.What they cover, and crash test ratings

Questions

Does 4WD lower the 2023 Mazda3's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, 4WD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 2.5L 4-cyl gets 31 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 30 with 4WD.

Does the 2023 Mazda3 need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2023 Mazda3 version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2023 Mazda3's MPG compare with the 2022?

For 2023, the best gas version is rated 31 mpg, the same as the year before.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.