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2026 Mazda 3 vs 2012 Lexus HS

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 30 MPG vs 34 MPG combined — Lexus HS is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2250 vs $1750 — Lexus HS saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Mazda 3 2012 Lexus HS
Year20262012
ClassCompact CarsCompact Cars
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.52.4
City MPG2735
Highway MPG3633
Combined MPG3034
Annual Fuel Cost$2250$1750
CO₂ (g/mile)294.0261.38235294117646
EPA Fuel Economy Score6/10—/10
EPA GHG Score6/10—/10
🚗 2026 Mazda 3

Compact Cars with 30 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2012 Lexus HS

Compact Cars with 34 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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