Real MPG: Mazda 3 (2009 - 2013) 1.6
                
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                                44.1–44.8
                            
                            Official MPG(NEDC)
28.5–46.6                            
                            Real MPG
                        
                                37.8
                            
                            Real MPGAverage
                                    85%
                                
                                of Official MPG(NEDC)
More engines available for this model:
| Engine | Official MPG (NEDC) | Official MPG (WLTP) | Real MPG Avg. | Real MPG % | |
| 1.6 Automatic | 37.2–38.2 mpg | - | 31.1 mpg | 83% | |
| 1.6 D | 65.7 mpg | - | 49.2 mpg | 75% | |
| 2.0 | 42.2 mpg | - | 32.4 mpg | 77% | |
| 2.0 Automatic | 37.2 mpg | - | 30.4 mpg | 82% | |
| 2.2 D | 54.3 mpg | - | 45.0 mpg | 83% | |
| 2.2 D 185 | 52.3 mpg | - | 46.3 mpg | 89% | |
| 2.3 | 29.1–30.1 mpg | - | 28.2 mpg | 95% | 
Read the Honest John review...
Mazda 3 (2009 - 2013)
                Stylish looks. Excellent steering and handling. Good quality interior. Impressive 2.2-litre chain cam diesel engine. Facelifted for 2012 and even better.
            
        Rivals
| Mazda 3 (2009 - 2013) | 41.0 | avg mpg | 
| Volkswagen Polo (2009 - 2017) | 50.1 | avg mpg | 
| Ford Focus (2008 - 2011) | 44.1 | avg mpg | 
| Kia Cee'd (2010 - 2012) | 47.1 | avg mpg | 
