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2008-2013 Mazda Speed 3 MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 20–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2013. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2008-2013 Mazda Speed 3 at a glance
The 2008-2013 Mazda Speed 3 covers 6 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 20–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2013, costs about $3,890 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Speed 3 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD (21 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013; 2012 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
2008-2013 Mazda Speed 3 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,890 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,890 | Same EPA ratings as 2011 |
| 2011 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,890 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,830 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 20 MPG | $4,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 20 MPG | $4,020 | First year |
What the 2013 Speed 3 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$324
$3,890 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.48
Per 100 miles
$25.93
Five years
$19,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$1,130more a year
Class median $2,760 a year, MY2013
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Mazda Speed 3 MPG
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,890.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 3 (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,890 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Mazda Speed 3 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2011
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 Mazda Speed 3 as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
2011 Mazda Speed 3 MPG
21 MPG · $3,890/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,830 to $3,890, $60 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 3 (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,890 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Mazda Speed 3 MPG
21 MPG · $3,830/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,020 to $3,830, $190 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 3 (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Mazda Speed 3 MPG
20 MPG · $4,020/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,020.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 3 (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Mazda Speed 3 MPG
20 MPG · $4,020/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 3 (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 18 | 26 | 20 | $4,020 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Speed 3 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $4,640 in California and $3,380 in Texas, a $1,260 difference.
- California $4,640
- Washington $4,370
- New York $3,840
- Florida $3,550
- Texas $3,380
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2013 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2008-2013
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2008-2013 Mazda Speed 3 get?
EPA rates the 2008-2013 Mazda Speed 3 at 20–21 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2013 Speed 3 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2008-2013 Mazda Speed 3?
The Speed 3 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2008 and 2009.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2008-2013 Mazda Speed 3?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013. In 2012 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Mazda Speed 3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Speed 3 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,890 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,890 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2013 Mazda Speed 3 100 miles?
About $25.93 per 100 miles for the Speed 3 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2013 Mazda Speed 3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Speed 3 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 18 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2013 Mazda Speed 3 compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Speed 3 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,890 a year to fuel, $1,130 more than the class median of $2,760, and less than 2 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 186 rated midsize car configurations for MY2013, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2013 Mazda Speed 3 different from the 2012 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,890. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2013 against 1 configuration for 2012. See the 2012 Mazda Speed 3 for that year.