Mazda CX-50 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mazda CX-50 model year from 2023 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the CX-50 has been offered with 2.5L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2026 (up to 38 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Mazda CX-50 fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2026 25–38 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl $37,353 1,151 listings
2025 25–38 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl $30,399 281 listings
2024 25–27 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl $23,743 92 listings
2023 25–27 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl $26,399 479 listings

2026 Mazda CX-50: engines & MPG

The 2026 CX-50 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 38 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $37,353 on VehiSales (1,151 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CX-50 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 39 37 38 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-50: engines & MPG

The 2025 CX-50 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 38 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $30,399 on VehiSales (281 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CX-50 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 39 37 38 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

2024 Mazda CX-50: engines & MPG

The 2024 CX-50 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $23,743 on VehiSales (92 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CX-50 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 24 30 27 MPG
CX-50 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 29 25 MPG

2023 Mazda CX-50: engines & MPG

The 2023 CX-50 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $26,399 on VehiSales (479 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
CX-50 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 24 30 27 MPG
CX-50 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 29 25 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Mazda CX-50 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the CX-50 range from 27 to 38 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2026 model year.

What engines does the 2026 Mazda CX-50 have?

The 2026 CX-50 was EPA-rated with 2.5L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Mazda CX-50 require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

Is there a hybrid or electric CX-50?

Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Mazda CX-50 EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/mazda/cx-50.

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