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2012-2015 Mazda5 MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
2012-2015 Mazda5 at a glance
The 2012-2015 Mazda5 covers 4 model years in the EPA database (7 configurations in all), rated 24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $2,740 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Mazda5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
2012-2015 Mazda5 by model year
What the 2015 Mazda5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$228
$2,740 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.57
Per 100 miles
$18.27
Five years
$13,700
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Mazda5 MPG
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,730 to $2,740, $10 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda5 (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,740 |
2014 Mazda5 MPG
24 MPG · $2,730/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,730, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,730 |
| Mazda5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,730 |
2013 Mazda5 MPG
24 MPG · $2,720–$2,730/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,730 to $2,720, $10 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Mazda5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,730 |
2012 Mazda5 MPG
24 MPG · $2,730–$2,740/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,730 |
| Mazda5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,740 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Mazda5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD: $3,720 in California and $2,390 in Texas, a $1,330 difference.
- California $3,720
- Washington $3,450
- New York $2,740
- Florida $2,590
- Texas $2,390
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2012-2015 Mazda5 get?
EPA rates the 2012-2015 Mazda5 at 24 MPG combined across 7 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 Mazda5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 24 MPG (21 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2012-2015 Mazda5?
Every model year of the 2012-2015 Mazda5 tops out at 24 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2015 Mazda5?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
How does the 2012-2015 Mazda5 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2008-2010 Mazda5) is rated 23–24 MPG combined and costs $2,720–$2,840 a year to fuel; the 2012-2015 model is rated 24 MPG and costs $2,720–$2,740 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Mazda5 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Mazda5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,740 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,740 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Mazda5 100 miles?
About $18.27 per 100 miles for the Mazda5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2015 Mazda5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Mazda5 2.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
Is the 2015 Mazda5 different from the 2014 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,730 to $2,740, $10 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2015 against 2 configurations for 2014. See the 2014 Mazda5 for that year.