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Mazda CX-7 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

6 model years · 2007–2012

22 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
27 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2012 CX-7 2.5L 4-cyl FWD
$2,920

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

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Mazda CX-7 fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Mazda CX-7 for 6 model years, 2007 to 2012. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2012, has 3 configurations rated 19–22 MPG combined and costing $2,920–$4,280 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2007 is the 2011 CX-7 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, at 23 MPG.

Mazda CX-7 MPG by year

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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-7: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2010-2012 Generation page
2012 19–22 $2,920–$4,280
2011 19–23 $2,890–$4,280
2010 19–23 $2,840–$4,230
2007-2009 Generation page
2009 18–20 $4,020–$4,460
2008 18–19 $4,230–$4,460
2007 18–19 $4,230–$4,460

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-7 generations

2 generations between 2007 and 2012. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2012 powertrain options

Gas · 2.3L, 2.5L
Combined
19–22 MPG
Per year
$2,920–$4,280
See gas 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-7's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Mazda CX-7 run 18–23 MPG across model years 2007 to 2012. The latest year, 2012, is rated 19–22 MPG.

Which Mazda CX-7 model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2011 Mazda CX-7 CX-7 2.5L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2007, at 23 MPG.

How much does a Mazda CX-7 cost to fuel per year?

For MY2012, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,920–$4,280 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,920.

Has the Mazda CX-7's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 19 MPG in 2007 to 22 MPG in 2012, 3 MPG more.

How many generations of the Mazda CX-7 are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Mazda CX-7: 2010-2012, 2007-2009. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.