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2008-2009 Mazda B Pickup MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 15–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small pickup configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2008-2009 Mazda B Pickup at a glance
The 2008-2009 Mazda B Pickup covers 2 model years in the EPA database (11 configurations in all), rated 15–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $2,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the B2300 2.3L 4-cyl RWD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2009.
2008-2009 Mazda B Pickup by model year
What the 2009 B2300 2.3L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$237
$2,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.73
Per 100 miles
$18.93
Five years
$14,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small pickup median
$790less a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Mazda B Pickup MPG
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B2300 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl | RWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,840 |
| B2300 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.3L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
| B4000 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| B4000 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
2008 Mazda B Pickup MPG
15–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,360/yr
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B2300 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl | RWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,840 |
| B2300 2.3L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 2.3L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
| B3000 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| B3000 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| B4000 4.0L 6-cyl RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| B4000 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B4000 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the B2300 2.3L 4-cyl RWD: $3,860 in California and $2,480 in Texas, a $1,380 difference.
- California $3,860
- Washington $3,580
- New York $2,840
- Florida $2,680
- Texas $2,480
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 small pickup models.
Generations
- 2000-2007
- 2008-2009
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2008-2009 Mazda B Pickup get?
EPA rates the 2008-2009 Mazda B Pickup at 15–23 MPG combined across 11 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2009 B2300 2.3L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 23 MPG (21 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2008-2009 Mazda B Pickup?
Every model year of the 2008-2009 Mazda B Pickup tops out at 23 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2008-2009 Mazda B Pickup?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2009.
How does the 2008-2009 Mazda B Pickup compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2007 Mazda B Pickup) is rated 15–23 MPG combined and costs $2,840–$4,360 a year to fuel; the 2008-2009 model is rated 15–23 MPG and costs $2,840–$4,360 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Mazda B Pickup per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the B2300 2.3L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,840 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,840–$4,360 a year. That is a $1,520 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Mazda B Pickup 100 miles?
About $18.93 per 100 miles for the B2300 2.3L 4-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.93 and $29.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Mazda B Pickup more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The B2300 2.3L 4-cyl RWD is rated 21 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2009 Mazda B Pickup compare with other small pickup configurations?
The B2300 2.3L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,840 a year to fuel, $790 less than the class median of $3,630, and less than 10 of 10 small pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 59 rated small pickup configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Mazda B Pickup different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2009 against 7 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Mazda B Pickup for that year.