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- MY2011–2021
Mazda2 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
10 model years · 2011–2021
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mazda2 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mazda2 for 10 model years, 2011 to 2021. Across those years its combined rating runs 29–36 MPG. The latest model year, 2021, has 2 configurations rated 34–35 MPG combined and costing $1,870–$1,920 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2011 is the 2016 Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, at 36 MPG.
Mazda2 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-2021 Generation page | ||
| 2021 | 34–35 | $1,870–$1,920 |
| 2020 | 34–35 | $1,870–$1,920 |
| 2019 | 34–35 | $1,870–$1,920 |
| 2018 | 34–35 | $1,860–$1,920 |
| 2017 | 34–35 | $1,860–$1,920 |
| 2016 | 34–36 | $1,810–$1,900 |
| 2011-2014 Generation page | ||
| 2014 | 30–31 | $2,100–$2,170 |
| 2013 | 30–31 | $2,100–$2,170 |
| 2012 | 30–31 | $2,100–$2,170 |
| 2011 | 29–31 | $2,100–$2,260 |
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.
Mazda2 generations
2 generations between 2011 and 2021. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2021 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mazda2's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mazda2 run 29–36 MPG across model years 2011 to 2021. The latest year, 2021, is rated 34–35 MPG.
Which Mazda2 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016 Mazda2 Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2011, at 36 MPG.
How much does a Mazda2 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2021, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,870–$1,920 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,870.
Has the Mazda2's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 31 MPG in 2011 to 35 MPG in 2021, 4 MPG more.
Which Mazda2 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2014, 2020. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.