Mazda MX-5 MPG and Fuel Economy
Mazda have been manufacturing models of MX-5 for 17 years, with the latest vehicle in 2022 having a combined MPG of 29.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2022 Mazda MX-5 is $2,550 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,250 more on fuel driving a 2022 Mazda MX-5.
🛢 The Mazda MX-5 will consume roughly 10 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Mazda MX-5 will emit 305 grams of CO2, which is about 4,575,000 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 218 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Mazda MX-5.
The table below is a complete list of the 17 Mazda MX-5 fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mazda MX-5 | 29 | $2,550 |
| 2021 Mazda MX-5 | 29 | $2,550 |
| 2020 Mazda MX-5 | 29 | $2,550 |
| 2019 Mazda MX-5 | 29 | $2,550 |
| 2018 Mazda MX-5 | 29 | $2,550 |
| 2017 Mazda MX-5 | 29 | $2,550 |
| 2016 Mazda MX-5 | 30 | $2,450 |
| 2015 Mazda MX-5 | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2014 Mazda MX-5 | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2013 Mazda MX-5 | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2012 Mazda MX-5 | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2011 Mazda MX-5 | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2010 Mazda MX-5 | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2009 Mazda MX-5 | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2008 Mazda MX-5 | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2007 Mazda MX-5 | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2006 Mazda MX-5 | 24 | $3,100 |
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