How many MPG does a 2012 Mazda 3 DI get?

The 2012 Mazda 3 DI gets 30–32 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 27 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway, depending on trim (2 configurations). Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.

What is the annual fuel cost for a 2012 Mazda 3 DI?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at 31 MPG combined, the 2012 Mazda 3 DI uses about 484 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $1,694 at $3.50/gallon. Your real cost varies with local gas prices and driving style.

What is the difference between city and highway MPG on the 2012 Mazda 3 DI?

The 2012 Mazda 3 DI returns 27 MPG city and 38 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 30–32 MPG combined figure blends the two.

Is 31 MPG good for a compact cars?

For a compact cars, 31 MPG combined is very efficient. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

2012 Mazda 3 DI MPG

Official EPA fuel-economy rating for the 2012 Mazda 3 DI.

EPA combined fuel economy

30–32MPG

combined (55% city / 45% hwy)

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Engine

Cylinders

Drive

FrontWD

Class

Compact Cars

Running cost

Estimated annual fuel cost

Per year

$1,694

15,000 mi/yr

Fuel used

484 gal

per year

At gas price

$3.50

per gallon

Based on 31 MPG combined and 15,000 miles per year. Adjust for your local gas price and annual mileage.

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FAQ

2012 Mazda 3 DI

How many MPG does a 2012 Mazda 3 DI get?: The 2012 Mazda 3 DI gets 30–32 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 27 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway, depending on trim (2 configurations). Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.
What is the annual fuel cost for a 2012 Mazda 3 DI?: Driving 15,000 miles a year at 31 MPG combined, the 2012 Mazda 3 DI uses about 484 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $1,694 at $3.50/gallon. Your real cost varies with local gas prices and driving style.
What is the difference between city and highway MPG on the 2012 Mazda 3 DI?: The 2012 Mazda 3 DI returns 27 MPG city and 38 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 30–32 MPG combined figure blends the two.
Is 31 MPG good for a compact cars?: For a compact cars, 31 MPG combined is very efficient. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

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