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Mazda Speed 3 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
6 model years · 2008–2013
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mazda Speed 3 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mazda Speed 3 for 6 model years, 2008 to 2013. Across those years its combined rating runs 20–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2013, has 1 configuration rated 21 MPG combined and costing $3,890 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2008 is the 2013 Speed 3 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 21 MPG.
Mazda Speed 3 MPG by year
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Mazda Speed 3 generations
1 generations between 2008 and 2013. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2013 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mazda Speed 3's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mazda Speed 3 run 20–21 MPG across model years 2008 to 2013. The latest year, 2013, is rated 21 MPG.
Which Mazda Speed 3 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2013 Mazda Speed 3 Speed 3 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2008, at 21 MPG.
How much does a Mazda Speed 3 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2013, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,890 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,890.
Has the Mazda Speed 3's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 20 MPG in 2008 to 21 MPG in 2013, 1 MPG more.
Which Mazda Speed 3 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2012. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.