DecodedCarsMazda Speed 3
6 model years from 2008 to 2013, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2008–2013
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.3L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 20–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2013 Speed 3 in brief
The 2013 Mazda Speed 3 is a midsize car offered with a 2.3L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), 17% worse than the 2013 midsize car average of 25.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Mazda Speed 3 has 6 model years in our data, from 2008 to 2013.
Its most efficient year was 2013 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 20 to 21 MPG.
How the 2008 Speed 3 compares
The 2008 Mazda Speed 3 is a midsize car offered with a 2.3L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway), 5% worse than the 2008 midsize car average of 21.1 MPG, for an estimated $4,100 a year in fuel.
2013 Speed 3 pros & cons
Full 2013 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 500 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 21 MPG combined, 17% below the 2013 midsize car average of 25.3 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2013 Speed 3
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Honda Accord | 30 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2013 Toyota Camry | 40 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2013 Toyota Prius | 50 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra | 32 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | 29 MPG | Not rated | 11 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Passat | 34 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mazda. How we calculate this →