2016 Mazda 3
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Mazda 3 is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 10 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 29 to 33 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,950 to $2,250 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Compact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 29-33 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 33 / 29 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,950-$2,250 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 266-310 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-9 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 3 costs about $1,950 to $2,250 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,075. Over five years that is about $10,375 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient 3 configuration saves about $1,750 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of compact cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The 3 sits roughly 2 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 4-Door | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 33 MPG | $1,950 |
| 3 4-Door | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 33 MPG | $1,950 |
| 3 5-Door | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 33 MPG | $1,950 |
| 3 4-Door | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 32 MPG | $2,050 |
| 3 5-Door | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 32 MPG | $2,050 |
| 3 5-Door | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 32 MPG | $2,050 |
| 3 4-Door | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,250 |
| 3 5-Door | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,250 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 3 records tailpipe CO₂ of 266-310 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-9 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as compact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.