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2010-2013 Mazda3 MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 23–32 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2013. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2010-2013 Mazda3 at a glance
The 2010-2013 Mazda3 covers 4 model years in the EPA database (24 configurations in all), rated 23–32 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2013, costs about $2,040 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the DI 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (32 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011, 2012 and 2013. The best combined rating in the generation, 32 MPG, was reached in 2012 and 2013.
2010-2013 Mazda3 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gas | 23–32 MPG | $2,040–$2,830 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 23–32 MPG | $2,040–$2,830 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 23–28 MPG | $2,370–$2,830 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 24–28 MPG | $2,330–$2,720 | First year |
What the 2013 DI 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$170
$2,040 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.40
Per 100 miles
$13.60
Five years
$10,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,150less a year
Class median $3,190 a year, MY2013
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Mazda3 MPG
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,040.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DI 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,040 |
| DI 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,080 |
| DI 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 37 | 30 | $2,150 |
| DI 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 37 | 30 | $2,160 |
| Mazda3 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,340 |
| Mazda3 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,440 |
| Mazda3 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $2,660 |
| Mazda3 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,830 |
2012 Mazda3 MPG
23–32 MPG · $2,040–$2,830/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 32 MPG, up 4. Its annual cost goes from $2,370 to $2,040, $330 less.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DI 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,040 |
| DI 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,080 |
| DI 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 37 | 30 | $2,150 |
| DI 5-Door 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 37 | 30 | $2,160 |
| Mazda3 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,340 |
| Mazda3 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,440 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda3 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $2,650 |
| Mazda3 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,830 |
2011 Mazda3 MPG
23–28 MPG · $2,370–$2,830/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,330 to $2,370, $40 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda3 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,370 |
| Mazda3 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,440 |
| Mazda3 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $2,650 |
| Mazda3 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,830 |
2010 Mazda3 MPG
24–28 MPG · $2,330–$2,720/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda3 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Mazda3 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,420 |
| Mazda3 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Mazda3 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the DI 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $2,780 in California and $1,780 in Texas, a $1,000 difference.
- California $2,780
- Washington $2,570
- New York $2,040
- Florida $1,930
- Texas $1,780
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2013 small car models.
Generations
- 2004-2009 (BK)
- 2010-2013 (BL)
- 2014-2018 (BM)
- 2019-2026 (BP)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2010-2013 Mazda3 get?
EPA rates the 2010-2013 Mazda3 at 23–32 MPG combined across 24 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2013 DI 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 32 MPG (28 city, 39 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2013 Mazda3?
The DI 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 32 MPG, in 2012 and 2013. The lowest top rating, 28 MPG, was in 2010 and 2011.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2013 Mazda3?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
How does the 2010-2013 Mazda3 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2004-2009 Mazda3) is rated 21–27 MPG combined and costs $2,420–$3,830 a year to fuel; the 2010-2013 model is rated 23–32 MPG and costs $2,040–$2,830 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Mazda3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the DI 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,040 a year. Across all 8 configurations the cost runs $2,040–$2,830 a year. That is a $790 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2013 Mazda3 100 miles?
About $13.60 per 100 miles for the DI 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $13.60 and $18.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2013 Mazda3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The DI 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 28 city and 39 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 11 MPG.
How does the 2013 Mazda3 compare with other small car configurations?
The DI 4-Door 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,040 a year to fuel, $1,150 less than the class median of $3,190, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 386 rated small car configurations for MY2013, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2013 Mazda3 different from the 2012 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,040. EPA lists 8 configurations for 2013 against 8 configurations for 2012. See the 2012 Mazda3 for that year.