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2016 Mazda CX-5 MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 is a small SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 29 MPG combined (26 city / 34 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 26 to 29 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 60 small SUVs rated for 2016, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,603 a year to fuel.

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Combined 29 MPG 26 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,603 15,000 mi/yr · $10.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2016 #9 of 60 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2016 Mazda CX-5's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2611.19.0
Highway3414.56.9
Combined2912.38.1

How it ranks among 2016 Small SUVs

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  1. 1BYD e672 MPGe $1,269
  2. 2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Lexus NX Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Honda HR-V31 MPG $1,500
  6. 9Mazda CX-529 MPG $1,603
  7. 60Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell50 MPGe $10,800
2016 CX-5Other small SUVsClass median: $1,956/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

CX-5 MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
CX-5 2WD		 Gas 26 MPG 34 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
CX-5 2WD		 Gas 26 MPG 33 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603
4WD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
CX-5 4WD		 Gas 24 MPG 29 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
306 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
7/10

2016 Mazda CX-5 vs. rivals

vs Subaru Legacy/Outback 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda CR-V 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Crosstrek 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Trax 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Encore 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Encore saves $53/yr vs Hyundai Tucson 28 MPG · $1,661/yr CX-5 saves $57/yr vs Nissan Rogue 28 MPG · $1,661/yr CX-5 saves $57/yr vs Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Crosstrek Hybrid saves $103/yr vs Honda HR-V 31 MPG · $1,500/yr HR-V saves $103/yr vs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 32 MPG · $1,453/yr RAV4 Hybrid saves $150/yr vs BYD e6 72 MPGe · $1,269/yr e6 saves $334/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Mazda CX-5?

Up to 29 MPG combined (26 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 26 to 29 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Mazda CX-5 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Mazda CX-5?

The 2016 Mazda CX-5's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Mazda CX-5 per year?

About $1,603 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $10.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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