2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD.

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD has 2 model options: Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L and Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L.

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD is 25 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L262430
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L242227

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD is $2,025.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,125 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L$1,950spend $750 more
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L$2,100spend $1,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L11
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD Emit?

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD will emit an average of about 5,302,500 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 181 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD model options.

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $750
Fuel Cost$1,950
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO25,055,000
Trees Needed to Offset241
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,550,000
Trees Needed to Offset264
Drive4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on December 27, 2025. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mazda/cx-5-4wd/2023.

  • "2023 Mazda CX-5 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mazda/cx-5-4wd/2023. Accessed December 27, 2025.

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