- Newest year: 2015
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2007-2015 Mazda CX-9 MPG & Fuel Cost
9 model years · 17–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2015 Mazda CX-9 at a glance
The 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9 covers 9 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 17–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $3,360 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl FWD (19 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014; 2009 and 2015 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 19 MPG, was reached in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2015 Mazda CX-9 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,360–$3,530 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,360–$3,530 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,360–$3,530 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,360–$3,530 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,370–$3,530 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,630–$3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,630–$3,840 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,630–$3,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $3,630–$3,840 | First year |
What the 2015 CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$280
$3,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.60
Per 100 miles
$22.40
Five years
$16,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$370more a year
Class median $2,990 a year, MY2015
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Mazda CX-9 MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Mazda CX-9 as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,360 |
| CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 19 | $3,530 |
2014 Mazda CX-9 MPG
19 MPG · $3,360–$3,530/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,360.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,360 |
| CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 19 | $3,530 |
2013 Mazda CX-9 MPG
19 MPG · $3,360–$3,530/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,360.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,360 |
| CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 19 | $3,530 |
2012 Mazda CX-9 MPG
19 MPG · $3,360–$3,530/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,370 to $3,360, $10 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,360 |
| CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 19 | $3,530 |
2011 Mazda CX-9 MPG
19 MPG · $3,370–$3,530/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 19 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,370, $260 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,370 |
| CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 22 | 19 | $3,530 |
2010 Mazda CX-9 MPG
17–18 MPG · $3,630–$3,840/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
2009 Mazda CX-9 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2008
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Mazda CX-9 as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
2008 Mazda CX-9 MPG
17–18 MPG · $3,630–$3,840/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
2007 Mazda CX-9 MPG
17–18 MPG · $3,630–$3,840/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-9 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| CX-9 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl FWD: $4,570 in California and $2,930 in Texas, a $1,640 difference.
- California $4,570
- Washington $4,240
- New York $3,360
- Florida $3,180
- Texas $2,930
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2015 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2007-2015 (TB)
- 2016-2023 (TC)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9 get?
EPA rates the 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9 at 17–19 MPG combined across 18 configurations and 9 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 19 MPG (17 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9?
The CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 19 MPG, in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. In 2009 and 2015 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Mazda CX-9 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,360 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,360–$3,530 a year. That is a $170 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Mazda CX-9 100 miles?
About $22.40 per 100 miles for the CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $22.40 and $23.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2015 Mazda CX-9 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2015 Mazda CX-9 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The CX-9 3.7L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,360 a year to fuel, $370 more than the class median of $2,990, and less than 2 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 188 rated small SUV configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2015 Mazda CX-9 different from the 2014 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2014 and 2015: 2 configurations rated 19 MPG combined. See the 2014 Mazda CX-9 for that year.