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2007-2009 Mazda CX-7 MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 18–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2009 Mazda CX-7 at a glance
The 2007-2009 Mazda CX-7 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 18–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $4,020 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the CX-7 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD (20 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008 and 2009. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2009.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2009 Mazda CX-7 by model year
What the 2009 CX-7 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$335
$4,020 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.70
Per 100 miles
$26.80
Five years
$20,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$180more a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Mazda CX-7 MPG
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,230 to $4,020, $210 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-7 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 17 | 23 | 20 | $4,020 |
| CX-7 2.3L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Mazda CX-7 MPG
18–19 MPG · $4,230–$4,460/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,230.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-7 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
| CX-7 2.3L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Mazda CX-7 MPG
18–19 MPG · $4,230–$4,460/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-7 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,230 |
| CX-7 2.3L 4-cyl turbo 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the CX-7 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $4,790 in California and $3,480 in Texas, a $1,310 difference.
- California $4,790
- Washington $4,510
- New York $3,970
- Florida $3,670
- Texas $3,480
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2007-2009
- 2010-2012
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2009 Mazda CX-7 get?
EPA rates the 2007-2009 Mazda CX-7 at 18–20 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2009 CX-7 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2009 Mazda CX-7?
The CX-7 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2009. The lowest top rating, 19 MPG, was in 2007 and 2008.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2009 Mazda CX-7?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008 and 2009.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Mazda CX-7 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the CX-7 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $4,020 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,020–$4,460 a year. That is a $440 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Mazda CX-7 100 miles?
About $26.80 per 100 miles for the CX-7 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $26.80 and $29.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Mazda CX-7 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The CX-7 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 17 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2009 Mazda CX-7 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The CX-7 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $4,020 a year to fuel, $180 more than the class median of $3,840, and less than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 341 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Mazda CX-7 different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,230 to $4,020, $210 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2009 against 2 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Mazda CX-7 for that year.