Mazda Cx 5 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mazda Cx 5 model year from 2013 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Cx 5 has been offered with 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2026 (up to 38 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Mazda Cx 5 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25–38 | 2.5L 4-cyl | $36,780 | 2,952 listings |
| 2025 | 24–38 | 2.5L 4-cyl | $31,251 | 5,093 listings |
| 2024 | 24–28 | 2.5L 4-cyl | $24,726 | 551 listings |
| 2023 | 24–27 | 2.5L 4-cyl | $24,960 | 1,935 listings |
| 2022 | 24–26 | 2.5L 4-cyl | $23,567 | 109 listings |
| 2021 | 24–28 | 2.5L 4-cyl | $21,455 | 119 listings |
| 2020 | 24–28 | 2.5L 4-cyl | $19,990 | 148 listings |
| 2019 | 24–29 | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | $18,963 | 470 listings |
| 2018 | 26–29 | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | $16,549 | 484 listings |
| 2017 | 26–27 | 2.5L 4-cyl | $15,298 | 138 listings |
| 2016 | 26–29 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $13,998 | 679 listings |
| 2015 | 26–29 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | $11,995 | 243 listings |
| 2014 | 26–29 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 27–29 | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
2026 Mazda Cx 5: engines & MPG
The 2026 Cx 5 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 38 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $36,780 on VehiSales (2,952 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-50 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 39 | 37 | 38 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| CX-50 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| CX-50 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
2025 Mazda Cx 5: engines & MPG
The 2025 Cx 5 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 38 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $31,251 on VehiSales (5,093 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-50 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 39 | 37 | 38 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 30 | 28 MPG |
| CX-50 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| CX-50 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
2024 Mazda Cx 5: engines & MPG
The 2024 Cx 5 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $24,726 on VehiSales (551 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| CX-50 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| CX-50 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
2023 Mazda Cx 5: engines & MPG
The 2023 Cx 5 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 27 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $24,960 on VehiSales (1,935 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-50 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| CX-50 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
2022 Mazda Cx 5: engines & MPG
The 2022 Cx 5 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 26 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $23,567 on VehiSales (109 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
2021 Mazda Cx 5: engines & MPG
The 2021 Cx 5 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $21,455 on VehiSales (119 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| CX-5 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
2020 Mazda Cx 5: engines & MPG
The 2020 Cx 5 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $19,990 on VehiSales (148 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
2019 Mazda Cx 5: engines & MPG
The 2019 Cx 5 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 29 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $18,963 on VehiSales (470 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 28 | 31 | 29 MPG |
| CX-5 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 27 | 30 | 28 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| CX-5 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
2018 Mazda Cx 5: engines & MPG
The 2018 Cx 5 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 29 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $16,549 on VehiSales (484 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 28 | 31 | 29 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 27 | 30 | 28 MPG |
| CX-5 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
2017 Mazda Cx 5: engines & MPG
The 2017 Cx 5 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $15,298 on VehiSales (138 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 29 | 26 MPG |
2016 Mazda Cx 5: engines & MPG
The 2016 Cx 5 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 29 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $13,998 on VehiSales (679 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| CX-5 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
2015 Mazda Cx 5: engines & MPG
The 2015 Cx 5 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 29 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $11,995 on VehiSales (243 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| CX-5 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| CX-5 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
2014 Mazda Cx 5: engines & MPG
The 2014 Cx 5 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| CX-5 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| CX-5 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
2013 Mazda Cx 5: engines & MPG
The 2013 Cx 5 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| CX-5 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| CX-5 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Mazda Cx 5 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Cx 5 ranges from 24 to 38 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2026 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Mazda Cx 5 have?
The 2026 Cx 5 was EPA-rated with 2.5L 4-cyl — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Mazda Cx 5 require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular or diesel.
Is there a hybrid or electric Cx 5?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/mazda/cx-5.
Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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