2006 Mazda 3Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
24
MPG
Highway
32
MPG
Combined
27
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 10 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
31.8MPG average+17.6% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 27 MPG · Owner reported avg: 31.8 MPG
Range: 29–36 MPG
Driving mix: City 37% / Highway 63%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 31.8 real world MPG based on 10 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 27 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
32
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Automatic (S4)
Regular
City
23
Hwy
31
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic (S5)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Automatic (S4) | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Automatic (S5) | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 329 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.0 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.3L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,494/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,309/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,160/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,298/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,512/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,506/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,106/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,566/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,413/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,471/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,494/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,309/yrHIGHEST | +$815 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,160/yrLOWEST | $-334 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,298/yr | $-196 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,512/yr | +$18 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,506/yr | +$12 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,106/yr | +$612 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,566/yr | +$72 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,413/yr | $-81 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,471/yr | $-23 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 27 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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