Model year guide

2012 Mazda 2

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Mazda 2 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 71 on record.

2012 Mazda 2 at a glance

Combined30–31 mpg

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2012 Mazda 2 MPG & running costs

Combined30–31 mpg
City29 mpg
Highway34 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,200
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume87 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,000 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Mazda 2 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,000
Fuel only$11,000
Per mile$0.15

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2012 Mazda 2 vehicles on record

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2012 Mazda 2 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2012 Mazda 2 get?

The 2012 Mazda 2 has U.S. EPA estimates of 30–31 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.