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2026 Mazda CX-5 MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 26 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2026 Mazda CX-5 at a glance
The 2026 Mazda CX-5 has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 26 MPG combined. The most efficient is the CX-5 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD at 26 MPG, which costs about $2,490 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The CX-5 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD costs less to fuel than 4 of 10 small SUV configurations rated for MY2026 (class median $2,250 a year).
What the 2026 CX-5 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$208
$2,490 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.15
Per 100 miles
$16.60
Five years
$12,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$240more a year
Class median $2,250 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Mazda CX-5 MPG
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,490 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the CX-5 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD: $3,380 in California and $2,170 in Texas, a $1,210 difference.
- California $3,380
- Washington $3,130
- New York $2,490
- Florida $2,350
- Texas $2,170
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2013-2016 (KE)
- 2017-2025 (KF)
- 2026 (KM)
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2026 Mazda CX-5 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2017-2025 Mazda CX-5) is rated 24–29 MPG combined and costs $2,350–$3,390 a year to fuel; the 2026 model is rated 26 MPG and costs $2,490 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Mazda CX-5 get?
EPA rates the 2026 Mazda CX-5 at 26 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the CX-5 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD, is rated 26 MPG combined (24 city / 30 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 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 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD costs about $2,490 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,490 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Mazda CX-5 100 miles?
About $16.60 per 100 miles for the CX-5 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Mazda CX-5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The CX-5 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD is rated 24 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2026 Mazda CX-5 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The CX-5 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD costs about $2,490 a year to fuel, $240 more than the class median of $2,250, and less than 4 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated small SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Mazda CX-5 different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 26 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,360 to $2,490, $130 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2026 against 3 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Mazda CX-5 for that year.