Mazda CX-5 MPG by Year

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Here's the official EPA Mazda CX-5 MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 2013 to 2026.

Best 2026 CX-5
26 MPG
2026 CX-5 4WD (4WD)
Most efficient CX-5 ever
29 MPG
2013-2016 CX-5 2WD

CX-5 MPG by Year and Version

1 configuration

The EPA has rated 46 configurations of the CX-5 across gas and diesel versions. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.

EPA ratings for the 2026 Mazda CX-5
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCityHwyCombinedEPA
CX-5 4WD2.5L 4-cylAuto (S6)4WD243026View

CX-5 MPG Over the Years

Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every CX-5 configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.

Mazda CX-5 combined MPG range by model year
Gas engines only

How the CX-5 Compares

The EPA rated 69 small SUVs for 2026. The best CX-5 version, at 26 MPG combined, ties for 39th with 3 other models of 69. Combined ratings in the class run from 20 to 53 MPG, with a median of 27. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.

Best combined rating for each small SUV the EPA rated for 2026, top 5, plus the CX-5
RankModelCombined
1Kia Niro53 MPG
2Toyota RAV443 MPG
3Kia Sportage42 MPG
3Toyota Corolla Cross42 MPG
5Lexus NX40 MPG
39Mazda CX-526 MPG

What Does a CX-5 Cost to Fuel?

Pick a CX-5, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.

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CX-5 MPG Questions

Which CX-5 year gets the best gas mileage?

The 2013 to 2016 CX-5 2WD holds the top EPA rating at 29 MPG combined (26 city, 34 highway). Among 2026 models, the CX-5 4WD is rated at 26 MPG combined.

Does four-wheel drive hurt CX-5 fuel economy?

A little. On the 2021 CX-5, the best front-wheel drive version is rated at 28 MPG combined and the best four-wheel drive version at 26 MPG.

Why doesn't my CX-5 match the EPA numbers?

EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.

Keep Going

Compare two vehiclesSee the yearly fuel cost gap between a CX-5 and another vehicle. Price a road tripWork out the fuel cost for a trip in your CX-5 on our sister site, FuelPriceCalculator.com. All Mazda modelsRatings for the 3, MX-5, CX-30, CX-50 and every other Mazda. Mazda CX-30 MPGAnother Mazda, rated 25 to 27 MPG combined for 2026. Mazda CX-50 MPGAnother Mazda, rated 25 to 38 MPG combined for 2026. Chevrolet Blazer MPGA small SUV from Chevrolet, rated 21 to 25 MPG combined for 2026. Acura MDX MPGA small SUV from Acura, rated 19 to 22 MPG combined for 2026. Mitsubishi Outlander MPGA small SUV from Mitsubishi, rated 25 to 28 MPG combined for 2026. Mazda CX-90 MPGAnother Mazda, rated 25 to 26 MPG combined for 2026.

Where These Numbers Come From

Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, pulled together by Cedrick Reese. The file lists 46 ratings for the Mazda CX-5 from 2013 to 2026. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.

Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.

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