Mazda 3 Fuel Consumption (MPG & km/L)

What Car Buyer Say About The Mazda 3

The cost of operation for almost every Mazda3 model is low. The 2.0-litre petrol base model is expected to get about 55 mpg. Though it gets about 48.7 mpg on petrol, the 2.0-litre petrol engine with 163 bhp more power will cost more to operate. Investing in an automatic gearbox will only be possible on the 118 horsepower petrol model; you can only expect 50.4 mpg.

All Mazda3s require £140 in annual road taxes after the first year's CO2-based road tax, which is typically included in the on-the-road price.

But in terms of running costs, the diesels really shine. The most fuel-efficient of all is the 1.5-litre, which has a 74.3 mpg fuel economy and emits 99g of CO2/km, meaning it will require a 24% company car tax.

The 2.2-litre diesel engine is definitely something to consider if you want more power with comparably low operating costs. With a fuel economy of 68.9 mpg and CO2 emissions of only 107 g/km, it falls into the 26% BiK company-car tax bracket.

What Parkers Make Of The Mazda 3

Mild hybrid assistance is available on both Mazda 3 models, and the technology is surprisingly effective. According to official WLTP combined cycle tests, Mazda claims to have achieved more than 50 mpg, which is almost as efficient as a diesel. Nor are those official figures too far from the truth. On the motorway, we could get about 45 mpg with both engines.

But with the 3, Mazda achieves more than just engine efficiency. All extra weight was removed from the vehicle's structure, which lowers fuel costs and eases the strain on wear and tear on parts like the brakes and tires. This implies that replacements ought to be necessary less frequently; as the cars age, we'll keep an eye on this.

Mazda 3 Fuel Efficiency Figures

The fuel consumption of the Mazda 3 is shown below in both MPG (Miles Per Gallon) and km/L (Kilometers Per Litre). Both of these figures show you how far that particular Mazda 3 variant can travel for every gallon (4.55 litres) and every litre (1000ml) of fuel. The higher the MPG or km/L value, the more economical the car is and the cheaper it will be to run. As well as providing the combined figures, we also give you the fuel consumption you can expect from a Mazda 3 in urban / city driving conditions as well as what can be expected on the open highway / motorway.

How To Calculate Real Fuel Consumption Of Your Mazda 3

The 'real fuel consumption' shows you the amount of fuel your Mazda 3 is consuming to travel a fixed distance. This is normally shown as L/100km. This figure shows you the amount of fuel consumed in litres for every 100kms travelled. This is the most commonly used figure for showing the fuel consumption of a vehicle. The formula to calculate it is:

(Litres of fuel used X 100) / Kilometers travelled = L/km.

Why not try our free online fuel consumption calculator and work out your own figures.