2017 Mazda3 MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2017 Mazda3 is rated 28 to 32 mpg combined across 8 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · sedan.

EPA fuel economy

2017 Mazda3 · 8 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

32MPG combined

28 city 37 highway

$2,050 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score7/10

2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · sedan

Best version saves $1,250 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 27, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,050 to $2,300 a year. Compared with 2016, the best gas version is down 1 mpg.

Every 2017 Mazda3 version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · sedan Best EPA listing: 3 4-Door	32 mpg	28 / 37	$2,050
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · hatchback EPA listing: 3 5-Door	31 mpg	28 / 37	$2,100
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual EPA listing: 3 4-Door (also 3 5-Door)	31 mpg	27 / 37	$2,100
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · sedan · with i-ELOOP Technology Package EPA listing: 3 4-Door	31 mpg	28 / 37	$2,100
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · hatchback EPA listing: 3 5-Door	30 mpg	26 / 35	$2,150
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · sedan EPA listing: 3 4-Door (also 3 5-Door)	30 mpg	27 / 36	$2,150
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual · sedan EPA listing: 3 4-Door	29 mpg	25 / 34	$2,250
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual · hatchback EPA listing: 3 5-Door	28 mpg	25 / 33	$2,300

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · sedan	$2,025	$169	$10,125
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · hatchback	$2,090	$174	$10,452
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual	$2,090	$174	$10,452
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · sedan · with i-ELOOP Technology Package	$2,090	$174	$10,452
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · sedan	$2,160	$180	$10,800
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · hatchback	$2,160	$180	$10,800
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual · sedan	$2,234	$186	$11,172
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual · hatchback	$2,314	$193	$11,571

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Mazda3 MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 30 to 33 mpg (every year from 2016 to 2026); highest in 2016.

2017: gas 32 mpg

Show as a table

Mazda3 best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version
2016	33
2017	32
2018	32
2019	30
2020	30
2021	31
2022	31
2023	31
2024	31
2025	31
2026	30

How the 2017 Mazda3 compares

2017 compact cars covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2017 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Toyota Prius Best: hybrid	56 mpg	–	$1,150
Honda Civic Best: gas	36 mpg	36 mpg	$1,800
Hyundai Elantra Best: gas	35 mpg	35 mpg	$1,850
Toyota Corolla Best: gas	34 mpg	34 mpg	$1,900
Nissan Sentra Best: gas	32 mpg	32 mpg	$2,050
Kia Forte Best: gas	32 mpg	32 mpg	$2,050
Mazda3 This page Best: gas	32 mpg	32 mpg	$2,050

2017 Mazda3 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 83 owner complaints for the 2017 Mazda3.What they cover, and crash test ratings

Questions

Does the 2017 Mazda3 need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2017 Mazda3 version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2017 Mazda3's MPG compare with the 2016?

For 2017, the best gas version is rated 32 mpg, down 1 from 33.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.