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Mazda CX-9 MPG by year

The EPA has rated 17 model years of the Mazda CX-9, from 2007 to 2023. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2021, at 24 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2023 model is 28% more efficient than the best 2007 model (23 vs. 18 MPG). The 2023 model is 12% less efficient than the median small SUV that year (23 vs. 26 MPG).

Most efficient year202124 MPG combined
Latest (2023)23 MPG$2,022/yr to fuel
First rated (2007)18 MPG$2,583/yr at today's prices
Model years rated1732 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • CX-9, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every CX-9 model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2023 Gas 23 MPG 20 / 26 26 — 1 $2,022
2022 Gas 23 MPG 20 / 26 26 — 1 $2,022
2021 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 23
22 / 28 26 — 2 $1,938
2020 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 23
22 / 28 25 — 2 $1,938
2019 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 23
22 / 28 26 — 2 $1,938
2018 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 23
22 / 28 25 — 2 $1,938
2017 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 23
22 / 28 25 — 2 $1,938
2016 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 23
22 / 28 25 — 2 $1,938
2015 Gas 19 MPG 17 / 24 25 — 2 $2,447
2014 Gas 19 MPG 17 / 24 23 — 2 $2,447
2013 Gas 19 MPG 17 / 24 23 — 2 $2,447
2012 Gas 19 MPG 17 / 24 20 — 2 $2,447
2011 Gas 19 MPG 17 / 24 19.5 — 2 $2,447
2010 Gas 18 MPG
lowest 17
16 / 22 19 — 2 $2,583
2009 Gas 18 MPG
lowest 17
16 / 22 19 — 2 $2,583
2008 Gas 18 MPG
lowest 17
16 / 22 18 — 2 $2,583
2007 Gas 18 MPG
lowest 17
16 / 22 18 — 2 $2,583

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Mazda CX-9 year has the best fuel economy?

The 2016 Mazda CX-9, rated up to 24 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,938 a year.

Which Mazda CX-9 year has the worst fuel economy?

The 2007 model, whose most efficient version is rated 18 MPG combined (about $2,583 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Mazda CX-9?

The 2023 Mazda CX-9 is rated up to 23 MPG combined.

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