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2016-2021 Mazda2 MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 34–36 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2021. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016-2021 Mazda2 at a glance
The 2016-2021 Mazda2 covers 6 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 34–36 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2021, costs about $1,870 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD (35 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021; 2020 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 36 MPG, was reached in 2016.
2016-2021 Mazda2 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Gas | 34–35 MPG | $1,870–$1,920 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 34–35 MPG | $1,870–$1,920 | Same EPA ratings as 2019 |
| 2019 | Gas | 34–35 MPG | $1,870–$1,920 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 34–35 MPG | $1,860–$1,920 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 34–35 MPG | $1,860–$1,920 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 34–36 MPG | $1,810–$1,900 | First year |
What the 2021 Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$156
$1,870 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.12
Per 100 miles
$12.47
Five years
$9,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,340less a year
Class median $3,210 a year, MY2021
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Mazda2 MPG
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,870.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,870 |
| Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 39 | 34 | $1,920 |
2020 Mazda2 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2019
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2020 Mazda2 as for the 2019 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2019 section above.See 2019
2019 Mazda2 MPG
34–35 MPG · $1,870–$1,920/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,860 to $1,870, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,870 |
| Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 39 | 34 | $1,920 |
2018 Mazda2 MPG
34–35 MPG · $1,860–$1,920/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,860.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,860 |
| Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 39 | 34 | $1,920 |
2017 Mazda2 MPG
34–35 MPG · $1,860–$1,920/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 36 to 35 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,810 to $1,860, $50 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,860 |
| Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 39 | 34 | $1,920 |
2016 Mazda2 MPG
34–36 MPG · $1,810–$1,900/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 33 | 41 | 36 | $1,810 |
| Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,900 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD: $2,540 in California and $1,630 in Texas, a $910 difference.
- California $2,540
- Washington $2,360
- New York $1,870
- Florida $1,770
- Texas $1,630
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2021 small car models.
Generations
- 2011-2014
- 2016-2021
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2016-2021 Mazda2 get?
EPA rates the 2016-2021 Mazda2 at 34–36 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 36 MPG (33 city, 41 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2021 Mazda2?
The Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 36 MPG, in 2016. The lowest top rating, 35 MPG, was in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2021 Mazda2?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021. In 2020 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2016-2021 Mazda2 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2011-2014 Mazda2) is rated 29–31 MPG combined and costs $2,100–$2,260 a year to fuel; the 2016-2021 model is rated 34–36 MPG and costs $1,810–$1,920 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Mazda2 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,870 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $1,870–$1,920 a year. That is a $50 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2021 Mazda2 100 miles?
About $12.47 per 100 miles for the Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $12.47 and $12.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2021 Mazda2 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 32 city and 40 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2021 Mazda2 compare with other small car configurations?
The Mazda2 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,870 a year to fuel, $1,340 less than the class median of $3,210, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 298 rated small car configurations for MY2021, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2021 Mazda2 different from the 2020 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,870. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2021 against 2 configurations for 2020. See the 2020 Mazda2 for that year.