Luup alternative: 2026 Mazda 3

Luup alternative for the 2026 Mazda 3. Rated 7.9 to 8.9 L/100 km combined (EPA). Request one, or rent a similar car now.

Combined
7.9 to 8.9 L/100 km

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Mazda 3 of the 2019 to 2026 generation
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2026 Mazda 3 specs

2026 Mazda 3 powertrains
SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4
Engine2.5L 4-cylinder2.5L 4-cylinder2.5L 4-cylinder2.5L 4-cylinder turbo
DriveFront-wheel driveFour-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFour-wheel drive
Transmission6-speed automatic6-speed automatic6-speed manual6-speed automatic
FuelRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gas
City8.9 L/100 km9.3 L/100 km9.5 L/100 km10.1 L/100 km
Highway6.7 L/100 km6.9 L/100 km6.9 L/100 km7.4 L/100 km
Combined7.9 L/100 km8.3 L/100 km8.3 L/100 km8.9 L/100 km
CO₂185.5 g/km193.5 g/km195 g/km208.5 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km$12.25$12.87$12.87$13.80

2026 Mazda 3: every figure

2026 Mazda 3 figures by powertrain
FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4
Displacement2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L2.5 L
Cylinders4444
MPG city (US)27262523
MPG highway (US)35343432
MPG combined (US)30292827
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)36353432
Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet)566 L (20 cu ft)566 L (20 cu ft)566 L (20 cu ft)566 L (20 cu ft)
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$2,275US$2,350US$2,400US$2,550
Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre)$2,450$2,574$2,574$2,760

Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.

Cost to drive the 2026 Mazda 3

From the EPA combined rating at $1.55 a litre (our current Toronto price setting). You return the car with the same fuel it had at pickup, so this is what you pay for the driving.

PowertrainUses100 kmA 300 km weekend1,000 km
2.5L 4-cylinder, Front-wheel drive7.9 L/100 km$12.25$36.75$122.50
2.5L 4-cylinder, Four-wheel drive8.3 L/100 km$12.87$38.61$128.70
2.5L 4-cylinder, Front-wheel drive8.3 L/100 km$12.87$38.61$128.70
2.5L 4-cylinder turbo, Four-wheel drive8.9 L/100 km$13.80$41.40$138.00

Renting the 2026 Mazda 3

Searching for Luup alternative? Here is the 2026 Mazda 3: what it is like and how to rent it. Every car has its own page with its rates and calendar. You choose the car; a person confirms it and sends the price.

Reading the spec sheet

The powertrain to know here is the 2.5L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

Combined fuel use is 7.9 L/100 km: about 24 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $122.50.

Good uses for the 3

It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

Room inside

It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. The EPA measures its luggage space at 566 litres, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Rent this car

We have none on the site right now. Send a request for this exact car and we look for one for your dates. Your request can name this exact car; the offer confirms what we can give you. Meanwhile, 6 similar cars are listed below. We bring the car to your address in the Toronto area, or you collect it for free.

Request, offer, keys

You begin by requesting a car for your dates; the request is free. You then get an offer from us with the car, the dates and the total before tax. The booking is confirmed when you approve the offer and pay it.

You can see every car's calendar and rates before you send anything. From one day to 365, a single booking covers it. At least 2 hours must separate the request from the pickup.

What we ask of drivers

You need to be 18 or older at pickup, with an Ontario G2 or G licence valid for the whole rental. There is no maximum age. Drivers under 26 pay a young driver fee each day. Your licence and the card you paid with come with you to the pickup.

Third-party liability is included in the rate. For damage to the car, you choose one of three options before pickup. A deposit applies to every rental. It is shown on the car's page and taken about 1 hour before pickup. We verify licences and identity for every renter, with no exceptions.

Ready when you are

Have a question first? Send a request with it, and a person answers.

Rent a 2026 Mazda 3 in Toronto

We have no 2026 Mazda 3 on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.

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Luup alternative: the 2026 Mazda 3

Can I rent a 2026 Mazda 3 in Toronto?

Not from our fleet right now. Send a request for this exact car and we look for one for your dates. Meanwhile 6 similar cars are available below.

How much does fuel cost to drive the 2026 Mazda 3 100 km?

About $12.25 for fuel, from the EPA combined rating of 7.9 L/100 km (2.5L 4-cylinder, front-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic) at $1.55 a litre. You return the car with the same fuel it had at pickup.

How old do I need to be to rent?

18 or older at pickup, with an Ontario G2 or G licence valid for the whole rental. Drivers aged 18 to 20 pay a young driver fee of $35 a day, and 21 to 25 pay $20 a day.

How much is the deposit?

Between $500 and $5,000, depending on the car. It is taken about 1 hour before pickup, never when you book, and the balance is released within 7 business days after you return the car.

What coverage do I need?

Third-party liability is included in the rate. For damage to the car itself, have your own policy (OPCF 27), a credit card with rental car coverage, or add the CarmaCars Protection Plan, priced in your offer by car and driver age. At $2,500 or more we claim on our fleet policy and you pay the $2,500 deductible.

Can the car be delivered?

Yes, anywhere, including Toronto Pearson International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Delivery starts at $75 plus the distance from our location, priced in your offer. Collecting the car yourself is free.