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Mazda CX-5 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 29 MPG combined in 2013–2016 and 2018–2019, the diesel CX-5 2WD. Its weakest year peaked at 26 MPG (2022–2023 and 2026).

Mazda CX-5: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2013–2026202530MPG20132020202629 MPG peakMazda CX-5: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year202530MPG2013201620182020202220242026
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576.9 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the CX-5 4WD. Put it next to its 2013 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Mazda CX-5 has EPA ratings for 14 model years, 2013–2026, every one of them among small SUVs. Its best version had the highest combined rating among small SUVs in 2013, and it placed in its class top five in three model years. In 2013 it shared first place among 50 small SUVs with the Lexus RX.

The first diesel version of the CX-5 arrived in 2018, when 8 of 91 SUVs offered one. Its best rating fell from 29 MPG in 2013 to 26 MPG in 2026, the third largest drop among 122 long-running SUVs.

Among 69 small SUVs, 2026

The CX-5 placed 41st (tied). The class leader was the Kia Niro at 53 MPG. The next higher rating, 27 MPG, is shared by nine nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550CX-5 26median 27NiroBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550CX-5 26median 27

The CX-5, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among small SUVs.

2014–18seventh of 50
2019–2325th of 70
2024–2634th of 64

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2013–2026.

  • Diesel

    Rated in 2018–2019.

All 14 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026CX-5 4WD2624 / 30261
2025CX-5 4WD2826 / 30243
2024CX-5 4WD2826 / 31243
2022–2023CX-5 4WD2624 / 30242
2021CX-5 2WD2825 / 31244
2020CX-5 2WD2825 / 31243
2019CX-5 2WD diesel2928 / 31246
2018CX-5 2WD diesel2928 / 31264
2017CX-5 2WD2724 / 31262
2016CX-5 2WD2926 / 34263
2014–2015CX-5 2WD2926 / 34265
2013CX-5 2WD2926 / 34273

Version names in the EPA list: CX-5 2WD, CX-5 4WD.

Same class, 2026

Kia Niro53 MPGJeep Compass26 MPGMitsubishi Eclipse Cross26 MPGMaserati Grecale20 MPG

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