Mazda CX-9 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 24 MPG combined in 2016–2021, the CX-9 2WD. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (2007–2010).

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652.2 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2023 version, the CX-9 4WD. Put it next to its 2007 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Mazda CX-9 has EPA ratings for 17 model years, 2007–2023, most often among small SUVs. In 2015 its most efficient version still placed third from the bottom of 53 small SUVs, where the Nissan Xterra rated lowest.

Among 78 small SUVs, 2023

The CX-9 placed 60th (tied). The class leader was the Kia Sportage at 43 MPG. The next higher rating, 24 MPG, is shared by seven nameplates.

The CX-9, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

2009–1357th of 88SUVs

2014–1842nd of 50small SUVs

2019–2356th of 70small SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

2008
New: 3.7-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 18 → 18 MPG.
2016
New: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 19 → 24 MPG.

All 17 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2022–2023	CX-9 4WD	23	20 / 26	23	1
2016–2021	CX-9 2WD	24	22 / 28	23	2
2011–2015	CX-9 2WD	19	17 / 24	19	2
2007–2010	CX-9 2WD	18	16 / 22	17	2

Version names in the EPA list: CX-9 2WD, CX-9 4WD.

Same class, 2023

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