Most fuel efficient Mazda cars
Before purchasing a Mazda, it’s a good idea to consider fuel costs and compare the most economical options
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Which Mazdas are fuel efficient?
With a sleek appearance and cushy interior, Mazda cars are a favourite among UK drivers.
You can take your pick from suave SUVs and convenient hatchbacks – there are plenty of options.
Running costs – especially fuel – are often an important selling point for many motorists. Mazda offers some efficient options that are ideal for this, including some electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid picks.
Take a look at our favourite efficient Mazda models.
Mazda MX-30 EV
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If you fancy ditching fuel completely and moving over to electric power, the Mazda MX-30 EV is a great choice for an electric SUV with plenty to offer.
With a slick multi-tone exterior colour palette to choose from, MyMazda technology for keeping up with your car and a drive that feels comfortable and intuitive with a special focus on a lightweight battery, the Mazda MX-30 feels truly luxurious.
In this one, you can expect a combined WLTP electric range of up to 124 miles. This makes it one of the shorter mile-range EVs currently on the market, but it will usually only take five hours to charge from flat to full using a home charging point.
Mazda3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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The Mazda3 is ideal if you fancy some of the manufacturer’s finesse but wouldn’t benefit from anything larger. For a flashy first car or a small family vehicle, this model would be ideal.
The addition of SKYACTIV-D tech means that you benefit from a low-compression diesel engine that’s seriously efficient while also improving the car’s response.
You can expect up to 56.6mpg from the manual model under the WLTP testing model, emitting up to 109g/km, though you might see this figure drop slightly if you opt for an automatic gearbox.
Mazda3 Hatchback
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There are plenty of other economical engine options in the Mazda3 hatchback range. There’s a choice of petrol and diesel models, with some added mild hybrid tech too.
The e-SkyActiv X engine can offer up to 54.3mpg and a low 118/km figure. This is a petrol setup so feels cleaner, but behaves much like a typical diesel when it comes to those fuel stats.
A 2.0-litre e-SkyActiv G petrol model includes 24V mild hybrid technology. This model offers up to 51.4mpg, with up to 127g/km CO2 emissions from the manual option.
Mazda MX-5
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The Mazda MX-5 is a quirky little sports car that’s iconic in its own right. Despite its sporty appearance, the MX-5 can be surprisingly efficient when driven to that standard, thanks to the lightweight nature of the car.
You can expect up to 44.8mpg from the 1.5-litre model and up to 40.9mpg from the 2.0-litre.
Parts and repairs on the MX-5 are easy to come by and not too expensive either, meaning it’s a cheap and easy car to maintain.
Mazda CX-5
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A chunkier option than the MX-5, the CX-5 is a practical SUV that would be ideal for those who need extra space.
With a manual gearbox, you can expect up to 50.4mpg from the 2.2-litre diesel engine with CO2 emissions of up to 147g/km.
Switch to an automatic and you’ll still have an economical drive, but the figure drops to around 46.3mpg.
Even a four-wheel-drive CX-5 model isn’t all that expensive to run, as you’re looking at up to 44.8mpg from the manual gearbox.
Mazda6 2.2
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A sophisticated saloon that’s ideal for a flashy everyday cruiser, the Mazda6 is also an economical model that won’t burn through fuel.
The Mazda6 2.2-litre diesel engine offers up between 47.9mpg to 55.4mpg, but there are also petrol variants on offer.
In a 2.5-litre petrol set-up, you can expect around 42.2mpg with a manual gearbox. This drops to 40.4mpg with automatic, with around 152-159g/km.
Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 D 150
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An estate version of the already impressive hatchback offering, the Mazda6 Tourer is ideal for squeezing some extra space out of your car. It’s spacious and economical, so it’s ideal for family life.
There are two engines to pick from – a 2.2-litre diesel model and a 2.0-litre petrol.
The 2.2 diesel offers up to 67.3mpg, but reaching the top miles-per-gallon figure will need you to have the SE-L trim to use the regenerative braking setup.
In the petrol, you can expect around 50.4mpg from the smallest of the offerings.
Mazda CX-30
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The Mazda CX-30 is a smaller SUV option that’s perfect for those motorists who enjoy SUV styling but don’t need all that space.
There’s a choice of a couple of petrol engines, plus some added mild hybrid tech in the Skyactiv-X option. This one will get you up to 50.4mpg according to the official stats, with up to 127g/km.
The Skyactiv-G option also uses mild hybrid and is capable of up to 47.9mpg from the manual model, with up to 134g/km.
Fuel-saving tips
While choosing an economical Mazda is a good way to ensure you’re getting maximum fuel efficiency from your car, taking some steps to save fuel by changing your driving can also help.
It might be tempting to drive a bit recklessly when you’re in something fun like a Mazda MX-5, but staying sensible is better for fuel efficiency (and your safety!).
Braking in good time and keeping at a steady speed will help you preserve more fuel.
If you like to keep an extra load in your car, consider shifting some of that weight to help your vehicle travel lighter. Extra luggage and additions like roof racks can increase your fuel usage.
You might also find that you’ll use more petrol or diesel if you have the heating or air-conditioning on full blast in your vehicle. Consider turning it down or off completely if preserving fuel is important to you.
You might also want to consider switching to a fully electric Mazda or even a hybrid, as these are more efficient options.