- Gas
- Small SUVs
- MY2013–2026
Mazda CX-5 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
14 model years · 2013–2026
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mazda CX-5 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mazda CX-5 for 14 model years, 2013 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 24–29 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 1 configuration rated 26 MPG combined and costing $2,490 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2013 is the 2019 CX-5 2.2L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 29 MPG.
Mazda CX-5 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (KM) Generation page | |||
| 2026 | 26 | — | $2,490 |
| 2017-2025 (KF) Generation page | |||
| 2025 | 24–28 | — | $2,360–$2,730 |
| 2024 | 24–28 | — | $2,350–$2,730 |
| 2023 | 24–26 | — | $2,490–$2,730 |
| 2022 | 24–26 | — | $2,490–$2,730 |
| 2021 | 24–28 | — | $2,370–$2,730 |
| 2020 | 24–28 | — | $2,370–$2,730 |
| 2019 | 24–28 | 28–29 | $2,370–$3,390 |
| 2018 | 26–28 | 28–29 | $2,370–$3,390 |
| 2017 | 26–27 | — | $2,400–$2,540 |
| 2013-2016 (KE) Generation page | |||
| 2016 | 26–29 | — | $2,260–$2,510 |
| 2015 | 26–29 | — | $2,260–$2,520 |
| 2014 | 26–29 | — | $2,260–$2,500 |
| 2013 | 27–29 | — | $2,260–$2,390 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Mazda CX-5 generations
3 generations between 2013 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
More Mazda models
Frequently asked questions
What is the Mazda CX-5's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mazda CX-5 run 24–29 MPG across model years 2013 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 26 MPG.
Which Mazda CX-5 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2019 Mazda CX-5 CX-5 2.2L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2013, at 29 MPG.
How much does a Mazda CX-5 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,490 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,490.
Has the Mazda CX-5's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 29 MPG in 2013 to 26 MPG in 2026, 3 MPG less.