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2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 26–29 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 at a glance
The 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 covers 4 model years in the EPA database (16 configurations in all), rated 26–29 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $2,260 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (29 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gas | 26–29 MPG | $2,260–$2,510 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 26–29 MPG | $2,260–$2,520 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 26–29 MPG | $2,260–$2,500 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 27–29 MPG | $2,260–$2,390 | First year |
What the 2016 CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$188
$2,260 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.77
Per 100 miles
$15.07
Five years
$11,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$620less a year
Class median $2,880 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Mazda CX-5 MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,260.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,260 |
| CX-5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,270 |
| CX-5 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,510 |
2015 Mazda CX-5 MPG
26–29 MPG · $2,260–$2,520/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,260.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,260 |
| CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,300 |
| CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,390 |
| CX-5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | $2,410 |
| CX-5 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,520 |
2014 Mazda CX-5 MPG
26–29 MPG · $2,260–$2,500/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,260.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,260 |
| CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,300 |
| CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,390 |
| CX-5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | $2,410 |
| CX-5 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,500 |
2013 Mazda CX-5 MPG
27–29 MPG · $2,260–$2,390/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,260 |
| CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,300 |
| CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,390 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,070 in California and $1,970 in Texas, a $1,100 difference.
- California $3,070
- Washington $2,840
- New York $2,260
- Florida $2,130
- Texas $1,970
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2013-2016 (KE)
- 2017-2025 (KF)
- 2026 (KM)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 get?
EPA rates the 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 at 26–29 MPG combined across 16 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 29 MPG (26 city, 34 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5?
Every model year of the 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 tops out at 29 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Mazda CX-5 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,260 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,260–$2,510 a year. That is a $250 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Mazda CX-5 100 miles?
About $15.07 per 100 miles for the CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $15.07 and $16.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Mazda CX-5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 26 city and 34 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2016 Mazda CX-5 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The CX-5 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,260 a year to fuel, $620 less than the class median of $2,880, and less than 9 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 188 rated small SUV configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Mazda CX-5 different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,260. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2016 against 5 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Mazda CX-5 for that year.