The 2011 Mazda RX-8 window sticker reads 19 mpg combined (16 city, 23 highway) for the 1.3L 2-cyl.
The Mazda RX-8 window sticker — build, options & years
The Mazda RX-8 ran from 2004–2012.
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Mazda RX-8 VIN decoder.
What the Mazda RX-8 sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2011 RX-8:
The label also prints an estimated $4,050 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 484 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Subcompact Cars, 2011) the best RX-8 version ranks #23 of 28 on combined MPG (the class best is 41 mpg).
How the RX-8's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2004 to 2011:
Combined went from 18 mpg in 2004 to 19 in 2011. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
The RX-8 sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the RX-8 trails all 2: its most efficient 2011 version reads 19 mpg, the Mitsubishi Eclipse 23.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda RX-8 | 2011 | — | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2012 | — | |
| Hyundai Tiburon | 2008 | — |
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RX-8 window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 6 RX-8 window stickers from VINs so far, opened 9 times. The most requested model years are 2006, 2005 and 2004.
Any RX-8 from 2004–2012: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Mazda models: Mazda window stickers.
Other Mazda window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 38 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-50 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 38 mpg | |
| Mazda MX-5 | Two Seaters | 30 mpg | |
| Mazda RX-7 | Two Seaters | 18 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-30 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 29 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-90 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Mazda RX-8
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every RX-8, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Mazda RX-8 all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Mazda RX-8 window sticker show?
The 2011 label shows up to 19 mpg combined, #23 of 28 in its EPA class (Subcompact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $4,050 a year.
Does the RX-8 sticker show better MPG than the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
No: the most efficient 2011 RX-8 reads 19 mpg combined, the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse 23.
Which Mazda RX-8 years do people look up most?
2006, with 2 of the 6 RX-8 window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2005 and 2004.
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