Mazda3 MPG, gas tank, and tire pressure

The 2026 Mazda3 sedan gets 30 mpg combined (27 city, 36 highway) with front-wheel drive, according to the EPA, and the hatchback gets 29 mpg. All-wheel-drive versions are rated 26 to 29 mpg. A front-drive Mazda3 has a 13.2-gallon tank, good for close to 400 miles; all-wheel drive has 12.7 gallons. The thriftiest Mazda3 in EPA data is the 2014–2016 car with the 2.0-liter SKYACTIV engine, at 33 mpg.

Published November 13, 2026 · Sources · Share

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Mazda3 generations at a glance

  • 2008–2009 (1st generation): 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter four-cylinders, sedan and hatchback, 14.5-gallon tank.
  • 2010–2013 (2nd generation): the MZR 2.0 and a new MZR 2.5. For 2012 Mazda added the first SKYACTIV-G 2.0 with direct injection, sold as the “3 DI” in EPA data, which raised highway mileage by several mpg.
  • 2014–2018 (3rd generation): SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and 2.5 engines only, front-wheel drive, 13.2-gallon tank.
  • 2019–2026 (4th generation): a 2.5-liter in most cars, a 2.0-liter base engine on some 2021–2023 sedans, available all-wheel drive, and a 2.5-liter turbo from 2021. A 6-speed manual stayed on the front-drive hatchback.

The high-performance Mazdaspeed3 is a separate model and is not covered here.

Mazda3 gas mileage by year

The jump from 2013 to 2014 is the biggest in the car’s history: the last MZR 2.5 cars were rated 23 to 25 mpg combined, and the 2014 SKYACTIV cars 30 to 33. Open a year for each version; “4-Door” is the sedan and “5-Door” the hatchback. EPA data on this site starts in 2010, so 2008–2009 cars are not in the table.

202626–30 mpg combined · 7 versions
2026 Mazda3: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
3 4-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD302736
3 4-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (1)292634
3 4-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (2)272332
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD292634
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD282534
3 5-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (1)282534
3 5-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (2)262331
202526–31 mpg combined · 7 versions
2025 Mazda3: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
3 4-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD312737
3 4-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (1)302635
3 4-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (2)272332
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD302735
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD302636
3 5-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (1)292633
3 5-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (2)262331
202426–31 mpg combined · 7 versions
2024 Mazda3: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
3 4-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD312737
3 4-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (1)302635
3 4-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (2)272332
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD302735
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD302636
3 5-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (1)292633
3 5-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (2)262331
202326–31 mpg combined · 8 versions
2023 Mazda3: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
3 4-Door 2WD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD312836
3 4-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD312837
3 4-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (1)302635
3 4-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (2)272332
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD302735
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD302636
3 5-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (1)292633
3 5-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (2)262331
202226–31 mpg combined · 8 versions
2022 Mazda3: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
3 4-Door 2WD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD312836
3 4-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD302635
3 4-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (1)282533
3 4-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (2)272332
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD292634
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD272433
3 5-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (1)272531
3 5-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (2)262331
202126–31 mpg combined · 8 versions
2021 Mazda3: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
3 4-Door 2WD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD312836
3 4-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD302635
3 4-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (1)282533
3 4-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (2)272332
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD292634
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD272433
3 5-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (1)272531
3 5-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD (2)262331
202027–30 mpg combined · 6 versions
2020 Mazda3: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
3 4-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD (1)302635
3 4-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD (2)302736
3 4-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD282533
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD302635
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD292535
3 5-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD272432
201927–30 mpg combined · 6 versions
2019 Mazda3: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
3 4-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD (1)302635
3 4-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD (2)302736
3 4-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD282533
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD302635
3 5-Door 2WD2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, FWD292535
3 5-Door 4WD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), 4WD272432
2010–2018ranges by year · details on fueleconomy.gov
Mazda3, 2010–2018: EPA MPG range across versions
YearCombinedCityHighwayVersions
201828–3225–2833–388
201728–3225–2833–3710
201629–3325–3034–4010
201529–3325–3034–4010
201430–3327–3036–398
201323–3220–2828–398
201223–3220–2828–398
201123–2820–2528–324
201024–2821–2529–334

EPA estimates for new vehicles from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE), data retrieved November 12, 2026. Your mileage will vary with how and where you drive. EPA data on this site starts with the 2010 model year.

Gas tank size and range

Range is the tank size times the EPA combined rating, so take it as a best case. The Mazda3 tank shrank from 14.5 gallons to 13.2 gallons in 2014, but the better mileage more than made up for it. To plan a drive, use the trip gas cost calculator.

Mazda3: fuel tank and estimated range (tank × EPA combined MPG)
YearsEngineFuel tankEPA combinedRange on a full tank
2021–20232.0L 4-cylinder13.2 gal1031 mpgabout 410 miles
2019–20262.5L 4-cylinder, FWD13.2 gal1227–31 mpgabout 360–410 miles
2019–20262.5L 4-cylinder, AWD12.7 gal1226–30 mpgabout 330–380 miles
2021–20262.5L turbo 4-cylinder, AWD12.7 gal1226–30 mpgabout 330–380 miles
2014–20182.0L 4-cylinder13.2 gal631–33 mpgabout 410–440 miles
2014–20182.5L 4-cylinder13.2 gal628–32 mpgabout 370–420 miles
20102.0L 4-cylinder (MZR)Check your owner’s manual27–28 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
20102.5L 4-cylinder (MZR)Check your owner’s manual24–25 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
2011–20132.0L 4-cylinder (MZR)14.5 gal327–28 mpgabout 390–410 miles
2011–20132.5L 4-cylinder (MZR)15.9 gal323–25 mpgabout 370–400 miles
2012–20132.0L 4-cylinder (SKYACTIV-G)14.5 gal430–32 mpgabout 440–460 miles
2008–20092.0L 4-cylinder14.5 gal2Before EPA data hereCheck your owner’s manual
2008–20092.3L 4-cylinder14.5 gal2Before EPA data hereCheck your owner’s manual

Mazda3 tire size and pressure

Since 2014, Mazda lists 36 psi front and rear for both the 16-inch and 18-inch tires. The 2.5 Turbo on 18-inch wheels takes 38 psi front and 36 psi rear. Older cars run 32 to 36 psi depending on the size. Check cold, before driving; the label on the driver’s door jamb has your number. If the warning light comes on, see tire pressure light.

Mazda3: tire size and pressure (cold) by trim
YearsTrimTire sizeFrontRear
2019–202616-inch wheels205/60R161236 psi36 psi
2019–202618-inch wheels215/45R181236 psi36 psi
2021–202618-inch wheels, 2.5 Turbo215/45R181238 psi36 psi
2014–201816-inch wheels205/60R16736 psi36 psi
2014–201818-inch wheels215/45R18736 psi36 psi
2010–201316-inch wheels (MZR engines)205/55R16335 psi35 psi
2012–201316-inch wheels (SKYACTIV)205/55R16436 psi36 psi
2010–201317-inch wheels205/50R17332 psi32 psi
2008–200915-inch wheelsP195/65R15234 psi34 psi
2008–200916-inch wheelsP205/55R16232 psi32 psi
2008–200917-inch wheelsP205/50R17232 psi32 psi

Mazda3 oil at a glance

Since 2011, every Mazda3 except the turbo takes 0W-20; the 2008–2009 cars take 5W-20, and the 2.5 Turbo takes 5W-30. Capacity runs from 4.4 to 5.3 quarts depending on the engine. Every year is on the Mazda3 oil page.

Mazda3 oil at a glance
YearsEngineOilCapacity
2021–20232.0L 4-cylinder0W-20104.4 qt (4.2 L) with filter
2019–20262.5L 4-cylinder, FWD0W-20104.8 qt (4.5 L) with filter
2019–20262.5L 4-cylinder, AWD0W-20104.8 qt (4.5 L) with filter
2021–20262.5L turbo 4-cylinder, AWD5W-30105.1 qt (4.8 L) with filter
2014–20182.0L 4-cylinder0W-2064.4 qt (4.2 L) with filter
2014–20182.5L 4-cylinder0W-2064.8 qt (4.5 L) with filter
20102.0L 4-cylinder (MZR)Check your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
20102.5L 4-cylinder (MZR)Check your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2011–20132.0L 4-cylinder (MZR)0W-2034.5 qt (4.3 L) with filter
2011–20132.5L 4-cylinder (MZR)0W-2035.3 qt (5.0 L) with filter
2012–20132.0L 4-cylinder (SKYACTIV-G)0W-2044.4 qt (4.2 L) with filter
2008–20092.0L 4-cylinder5W-2024.5 qt (4.3 L) with filter
2008–20092.3L 4-cylinder5W-2024.5 qt (4.3 L) with filter

Can a Mazda3 tow?

No. Every Mazda3 manual we checked, from 2009 to 2023, says the car is not designed for towing a trailer.

  • 4th generation (2019–2026): not rated for towing13
  • 3rd generation (2014–2018): not rated for towing9
  • 2nd generation (2010–2013): not rated for towing4
  • 1st generation (2008–2009): not rated for towing2

Recalls: check by VIN

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls on your Mazda3. You’ll find the VIN at the base of the windshield on the driver’s side and on your registration. Mazda dealers do recall work for free.

What to record in your log

  • Fill-ups with odometer and gallons. Two full tanks in a row show your real mileage, and the MPG calculator does the math.
  • Oil changes, with the date. 2014 and later cars use the wrench light, which resets and forgets.
  • Tire rotations: every 5,000 to 10,000 miles depending on the year, and easy to miss without a note.
  • Which engine you have. The oil and the spark plug interval depend on it.

A car maintenance log keeps it together. Mazda’s system across all models: Mazda maintenance. For a taller body with the same engines, see the Mazda CX-5.

FAQ

What is the gas mileage of a Mazda3?

The EPA rates the 2026 Mazda3 at 26 to 30 mpg combined, depending on body and drive. 2014–2018 cars are rated 28 to 33 mpg, and 2010–2013 cars 23 to 32 mpg.

How big is the Mazda3 gas tank?

13.2 gallons on 2014 and later front-drive cars, 12.7 gallons with all-wheel drive, and 14.5 to 15.9 gallons on 2008–2013 cars, according to Mazda’s manuals.

What tire pressure does a Mazda3 take?

36 psi front and rear on 2014 and later cars, and 38 psi front on the 18-inch 2.5 Turbo. Check the door jamb label for your car.

Can a Mazda3 tow a trailer?

No. Mazda says the Mazda3 is not designed for towing.

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Sources

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  2. Mazda, 2009 Mazda3 Owner’s Manual: specifications, Scheduled Maintenance, towing (mazdausa.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
  3. Mazda, 2011 Mazda3 Owner’s Manual: capacities, tires (mazdausa.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
  4. Mazda, 2013 Mazda3 Owner’s Manual: capacities, tires, Scheduled Maintenance, towing (mazdausa.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
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  8. Mazda, 2018 Mazda3 online owner’s manual: Schedule 1 (mazdausa.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
  9. Mazda, 2017 Mazda3 Owner’s Manual (mazdausa.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
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