Mazda 3 2016 fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Mazda 3 | All carmakers | Mazda 3 | |
| 2016 | +28% | +25% | +36% | +43% |
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| 2017 | +28% | +25% | +38% | +43% |
| 2018 | +28% | +25% | +39% | +43% |
| 2019 | +27% | +25% | +37% | +43% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Mazda 3.
Mazda 3 2016 hatchback fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 37.8 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 34.8 MPG 6.8 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +25% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 55.0 MPG 4.3 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 40.1 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +43% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Mazda 3 2016 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.3 liters per 100 km or 9% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Mazda 3 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.9 litres per 100 km or 17% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Mazda 3 advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.5 diesel engine and manual transmission (MAZDA 3 2016 / Axela Hatchback 1.5L SKYACTIV-D 105 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Mazda 3 with 1.5 petrol engine and manual transmission (MAZDA 3 2016 / Axela Hatchback 1.5L SKYACTIV-G 100 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 liter petrol engine | ||
| MAZDA 3 2016 / Axela Hatchback 1.5L SKYACTIV-G 100 HP manual | 46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km |
36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km+25% |
| Mazda 3 2016 1.5 120 HP automatic | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km+21% |
| 1.5 liter diesel engine | ||
| MAZDA 3 2016 / Axela Hatchback 1.5L SKYACTIV-D 105 HP manual | 61.9 MPG 3.8 l/100km |
45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km+37% |
| MAZDA 3 2016 / Axela Hatchback 1.5L SKYACTIV-D Automatic 105 HP automatic | 53.5 MPG 4.4 l/100km |
35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+50% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| MAZDA 3 2016 / Axela Hatchback 2.0L SKYACTIV-G 120 HP manual | 46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km |
35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+29% |
| MAZDA 3 2016 / Axela Hatchback 2.0L SKYACTIV-G Automatic 120 HP automatic | 42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km |
33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km+25% |
| MAZDA 3 2016 / Axela Hatchback 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 165 HP automatic | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
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| 2.2 liter diesel engine | ||
| MAZDA 3 2016 / Axela Hatchback 2.2L SKYACTIV-D 150 HP manual | 57.4 MPG 4.1 l/100km |
40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km+41% |
| Mazda 3 2017 2.2 SkyActiv-D 150 HP automatic | 49.0 MPG 4.8 l/100km |
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| 2.5 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mazda 3 2018 2.5 SkyActiv-G 184 HP manual | 28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
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| Mazda 3 2018 2.5 SkyActiv-G Automatic 184 HP automatic | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
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Mazda 3 2016 sedan fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 34.9 MPG 6.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 34.8 MPG 6.8 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +25% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 61.1 MPG 3.9 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 40.1 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +43% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Mazda 3 2016 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.1 liters per 100 km or 2% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Mazda 3 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.9 litres per 100 km or 17% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Mazda 3 fuel economy is slightly better than average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.5 diesel engine and manual transmission (MAZDA 3 2016 / Axela Sedan 1.5L SKYACTIV-D 105 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Mazda 3 with 2.2 diesel engine and manual transmission (MAZDA 3 2016 / Axela Sedan 2.2L SKYACTIV-D 150 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 liter petrol engine | ||
| MAZDA 3 2016 / Axela Sedan 1.5L SKYACTIV-G 100 HP manual | 36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
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| Mazda 3 2016 Sedan 1.5 120 HP automatic | 40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km+21% |
| 1.5 liter diesel engine | ||
| MAZDA 3 2016 / Axela Sedan 1.5L SKYACTIV-D 105 HP manual | 61.9 MPG 3.8 l/100km |
45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km+37% |
| MAZDA 3 2016 / Axela Sedan 1.5L SKYACTIV-D Automatic 105 HP automatic | 35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km |
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| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mazda 3 2016 Sedan 1.6 104 HP automatic | 37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km |
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| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| MAZDA 3 2016 / Axela Sedan 2.0L SKYACTIV-G 120 HP manual | 46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km |
35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+29% |
| MAZDA 3 2016 / Axela Sedan 2.0L SKYACTIV-G Automatic 120 HP automatic | 42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km |
33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km+25% |
| Mazda 3 2018 2.0 SkyActiv-G 155 HP manual | 30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km |
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| Mazda 3 2018 2.0 SkyActiv-G Automatic 155 HP automatic | 30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km |
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| 2.2 liter diesel engine | ||
| MAZDA 3 2016 / Axela Sedan 2.2L SKYACTIV-D 150 HP manual | 60.3 MPG 3.9 l/100km |
40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km+49% |
| 2.5 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mazda 3 2018 2.5 SkyActiv-G 184 HP manual | 29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km |
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| Mazda 3 2018 2.5 SkyActiv-G Automatic 184 HP automatic | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
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* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.