2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Mazda CX-50 vs Mitsubishi Outlander
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Mazda CX-50 (26 MPG) costs about $1,788 a year to fuel and the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander (26 MPG) about $1,788.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Mazda CX-50
- Mitsubishi Outlander
Side by side
| Mazda CX-50 | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,788 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,788 |
| 26 MPG | Combined efficiency | 26 MPG |
| 24 MPG | City | 23 MPG |
| 30 MPG | Highway | 29 MPG |
| 344 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 344 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl |
| 6-speed automatic | Transmission | CVT |
| 4WD | Drivetrain | 4WD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Mazda CX-50 vs Mitsubishi Outlander across model years
- Mazda CX-50
- Mitsubishi Outlander
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Mazda CX-50 ranks 74th and the Mitsubishi Outlander 70th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Mazda CX-50 vs. the Mitsubishi Outlander per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,788 for the Mazda CX-50 and $1,788 for the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Mazda CX-50 vs Mitsubishi Outlander in other years
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