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Mazda CX-50 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

4 model years · 2023–2026

26 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
City
30 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2026 CX-50 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD
$2,520

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Mazda CX-50 fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Mazda CX-50 for 4 model years, 2023 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 25–38 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 3 configurations rated 25–38 MPG combined and costing $1,730–$2,610 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2023 is the 2026 CX-50 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD, at 38 MPG.

Mazda CX-50 MPG by year

25303540 20232026 Gas Hybrid 25303540 20232026 Gas Hybrid
Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Mazda CX-50: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG)Hybrid (MPG) $/yr
2023-2026 (2023) Generation page
2026 25–2638 $1,730–$2,610
2025 25–2838 $1,730–$2,600
2024 25–27— $2,460–$2,610
2023 25–27— $2,460–$2,610

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-50 generations

1 generations between 2023 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2026 powertrain options

Gas · 2.5L
Combined
25–26 MPG
Per year
$2,520–$2,610
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.5L
Combined
38 MPG
Per year
$1,730
See hybrid configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Mazda CX-50's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Mazda CX-50 run 25–38 MPG across model years 2023 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 25–38 MPG.

Which Mazda CX-50 model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 CX-50 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD has the highest combined rating since 2023, at 38 MPG.

How much does a Mazda CX-50 cost to fuel per year?

For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,730–$2,610 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,730.

Has the Mazda CX-50's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 27 MPG in 2023 to 38 MPG in 2026, 11 MPG more.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Mazda CX-50?

Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2025 to 2026 (38 MPG).