Model year guide

2010 Mazda rx8

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Mazda rx8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2010 Mazda rx8 — representative photo
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2010 Mazda rx8 at a glance

Combined18–19 mpg

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2010 Mazda rx8 MPG & running costs

Combined18–19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,450
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume8 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,250 more

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 2010 Mazda rx8 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,250
Fuel only$22,250
Per mile$0.30

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.

2010 Mazda rx8 trims & engines on record

Engines
1.3L

2010 Mazda rx8 vehicles on record

Other Mazda rx8 model years

2010 Mazda rx8 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2010 Mazda rx8 get?

The 2010 Mazda rx8 has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–19 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.