How many MPG does a 2012 Mazda 3 get?

The 2012 Mazda 3 gets 23–28 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 23 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway, depending on trim (4 configurations). Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.

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

Driving 15,000 miles a year at 26 MPG combined, the 2012 Mazda 3 uses about 577 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $2,020 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?

The 2012 Mazda 3 returns 23 MPG city and 30 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 23–28 MPG combined figure blends the two.

Is 26 MPG good for a compact cars?

For a compact cars, 26 MPG combined is about average. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

2012 Mazda 3 MPG

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

EPA combined fuel economy

23–28MPG

combined (55% city / 45% hwy)

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Engine

2–2.5L

Cylinders

Drive

FrontWD

Class

Compact Cars

Running cost

Estimated annual fuel cost

Per year

$2,020

15,000 mi/yr

Fuel used

577 gal

per year

At gas price

$3.50

per gallon

Based on 26 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

How many MPG does a 2012 Mazda 3 get?: The 2012 Mazda 3 gets 23–28 MPG combined according to the EPA — about 23 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway, depending on trim (4 configurations). Combined MPG is a 55% city / 45% highway blend.
What is the annual fuel cost for a 2012 Mazda 3?: Driving 15,000 miles a year at 26 MPG combined, the 2012 Mazda 3 uses about 577 gallons of fuel per year — roughly $2,020 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?: The 2012 Mazda 3 returns 23 MPG city and 30 MPG highway. Highway is higher because steady-speed cruising avoids the stop-and-go acceleration that burns fuel in city driving. The 23–28 MPG combined figure blends the two.
Is 26 MPG good for a compact cars?: For a compact cars, 26 MPG combined is about average. Hybrid trims and smaller engines, where offered, return better numbers.

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