Diesel and petrol · 2004–2026
Mazda 3
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mazda 3. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 8.4 L/100km: 34 mpg UK, 28 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 8.4 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 34 mpg
- US mpg
- 28 mpg
- On a full tank
- 607 km
- 51 L tank
What a 3 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $24.70 per 100 km | $2,717 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $20.24 per 100 km | $2,247 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £23.58 per 100 miles | £1,650 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $15.55 per 100 miles | $2,099 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
BP, fourth generation, 2020–2023
Specs for the 2023 Mazda 3 G20 Pure hatchback, 2.0L petrol, 6-speed automatic (Australia); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- BP, fourth generation
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,460 mm
- Width
- 1,795 mm
- Height
- 1,435 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,725 mm
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,338 kg
- Boot
- 295 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,200 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 600 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 114 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.2 L/100km
- CO₂
- 144 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 51 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- Airbags
- 7
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
- ISOFIX points
- 2
Ownership
- Tyres
- 205/60 R16
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
BP, 2019–2027
Specs for the 2.0 G20 Evolve hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- BP
- Built
- 2019-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,460 mm
- Width
- 1,795 mm
- Height
- 1,435 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,725 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,350 kg
- Boot
- 295 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 114 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.2 L/100km
- CO₂
- 143 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 51 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2019
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2019
- Airbags
- 8
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Ownership
- Spare wheel
- Space saver
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
BM/BN, 2014–2018
Specs for the 2.0 Maxx hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- BM/BN
- Built
- 2014-2018
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,470 mm
- Width
- 1,796 mm
- Height
- 1,450 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,364 kg
- Boot
- 396 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,748 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 88 kW
- Torque
- 180 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.6 L/100km
- CO₂
- 137 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 51 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2013
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2013
- Airbags
- 6
Ownership
- Spare wheel
- Space saver
BL, 2010–2013
Specs for the 2.0 Maxx hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- BL
- Built
- 2010-2013
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,506 mm
- Width
- 1,755 mm
- Height
- 1,468 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,670 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,324 kg
- Boot
- 392 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 116 kW
- Torque
- 197 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.3 L/100km
- CO₂
- 190 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 52.5 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2009
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2009
- Airbags
- 6
BK, 2003–2009
Specs for the 2.0 Maxx hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- BK
- Built
- 2003-2009
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,491 mm
- Width
- 1,754 mm
- Height
- 1,468 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,639 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,290 kg
- Boot
- 413 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,130 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 111 kW
- Torque
- 192 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.7 L/100km
- CO₂
- 195 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 54 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★☆
- ANCAP tested
- 2004
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2003
- Airbags
- 6
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
Mazda 3 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mazda 3?
The 2026 Mazda 3 uses 8.4 L/100km by its official figures: 34 mpg in UK gallons and 28 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mazda 3 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,717 in New Zealand, $2,247 in Australia, £1,650 in United Kingdom, $2,099 in United States.
How far does a Mazda 3 go on a full tank?
About 607 km (377 miles) from its 51 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Mazda 3 tow?
1,200 kg braked, for the 2023 Mazda 3 G20 Pure hatchback, 2.0L petrol, 6-speed automatic (Australia).
How big is the Mazda 3's boot?
295 L, for the 2023 Mazda 3 G20 Pure hatchback, 2.0L petrol, 6-speed automatic (Australia).
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