Mazda CX-50 MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Mazda CX-50 MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 2023 to 2026, plus a fuel cost calculator.
CX-50 MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 10 configurations of the CX-50 across gas and hybrid versions. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
CX-50 MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every CX-50 configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When CX-50 Fuel Economy Changed
Most years look a lot like the one before. These are the years where the EPA numbers moved in a way that matters if you're shopping for a used CX-50.
- 2025: The first hybrid CX-50 shows up in the EPA data. Its 38 MPG combined rating tops the previous year's best of 27 MPG.
How the CX-50 Compares
The EPA rated 69 small SUVs for 2026. The best CX-50 version, at 38 MPG combined, ties for 7th with 1 other model 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.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kia Niro | 53 MPG |
| 2 | Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG |
| 3 | Kia Sportage | 42 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Corolla Cross | 42 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus NX | 40 MPG |
| 7 | Mazda CX-50 | 38 MPG |
What Does a CX-50 Cost to Fuel?
Pick a CX-50, 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.
CX-50 MPG Questions
Which CX-50 year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2025 and 2026 CX-50 4WD holds the top EPA rating at 38 MPG combined (39 city, 37 highway).
What's the best gas mileage from a non-hybrid CX-50?
The 2025 CX-50 4WD with the 2.5L 4-cylinder and four-wheel drive is rated at 28 MPG combined (25 city, 31 highway).
Is there still a gas-only CX-50?
Yes. The 2026 CX-50 lineup includes 2 gas-only versions, rated 25 to 26 MPG combined.
Why doesn't my CX-50 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.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Cedrick Reese built this page from the EPA fuel economy file published on fueleconomy.gov. It has 10 ratings for the CX-50 from 2023 to 2026, and every one of them is shown in the table. 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.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov