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Mazda · model year 2026
2026 Mazda 3 5-Door 4WD
Midsize · 4-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Midsize Cars
Where it places
- 65 Fuel-efficient midsize cars
Ordered by combined MPG #65 of 105 - 177 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #177 of 401 - 07 Mazda cars
Every model year, newest first #7 of 1,156 - 715 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #715 of 1,172 - 291 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #291 of 1,362 - 469 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #469 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient midsize cars
The CarCody take
The 2026 Mazda 3 5-Door 4WD is a gasoline midsize car with 4-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic. Its EPA combined rating is 26 MPG, with 23 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $2,600, and tailpipe emissions are 337 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 31 MPG highway rating
- Four-wheel drive
- 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbo engine
- Six-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 23 MPG city rating
- 26 MPG combined rating
- $2,600 listed annual fuel cost
- 337 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a four-wheel-drive midsize five-door Highway drivers focused on the 31 MPG rating Buyers who prefer a turbocharged gasoline engine
The 2026 Mazda 3 5-Door 4WD fits drivers seeking a midsize car with four-wheel drive and turbocharged power. Highway trips line up with its 31 MPG rating, while city use is rated at 23 MPG. The combined 26 MPG figure and $2,600 annual fuel estimate show what to expect from its gasoline drivetrain. Its five-door body keeps the format car-based, and its 337 grams of CO2 per mile gives the emissions figure to weigh alongside the drivetrain choice.
What it is
This 2026 Mazda 3 is a five-door car in the EPA midsize class. It uses gasoline, 4-wheel drive, and an automatic six-speed transmission.
Its defining EPA number is 26 MPG combined. The powertrain is a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder turbo engine.
The numbers
The EPA ratings are 23 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. The combined figure of 26 MPG blends those two measures into one reference number.
There is no electric range or MPGe figure for this gasoline model.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,600. That is the listed yearly gasoline cost for this model.
Its tailpipe output is 337 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Use the 26 MPG combined rating when comparing this Mazda with other midsize cars in the fuel-efficient midsize cars list.
You can also place it alongside other Mazda cars or the broader fuel-efficient cars list by looking at combined MPG.
Who it suits
This car suits a driver who wants a gasoline five-door with 4-wheel drive and a turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Its 31 MPG highway rating gives highway-focused drivers a clear figure to use, while city drivers should use the 23 MPG rating.
Trade-offs
Four-wheel drive and the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine come with a 26 MPG combined rating and a $2,600 annual fuel-cost figure.
The body is a car rather than an SUV, and the only listed fuel is gasoline.
Verdict
Choose the 2026 Mazda 3 5-Door 4WD if your priorities are a midsize five-door body, four driven wheels, and turbocharged four-cylinder power. Its useful reference is 26 MPG combined, with a stronger 31 MPG highway number than its 23 MPG city number. Budget around $2,600 a year for the stated fuel estimate. The 337-gram-per-mile CO2 figure and gasoline-only powertrain make its running profile straightforward to understand.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 26 MPG
- City MPG
- 23 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,600
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 337 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- 4-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Mazda 3 5-Door 4WD's combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 26 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
The rating is 23 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway.
How much is its annual fuel cost?
The listed EPA annual gasoline cost is $2,600.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbo engine and an automatic six-speed transmission.
Does this Mazda have four-wheel drive?
Yes. The 2026 Mazda 3 5-Door uses 4-wheel drive.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Its tailpipe output is 337 grams of CO2 per mile.
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