Mazda MX-5 Miata MPG and Fuel Economy
Mazda have been manufacturing models of MX-5 Miata for 15 years, with the latest vehicle in 2005 having a combined MPG of 22.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is $3,350 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 $5,250 more on fuel driving a 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
🛢 The Mazda MX-5 Miata will consume roughly 14 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Mazda MX-5 Miata will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is about -15,000 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 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
The table below is a complete list of the 15 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 22 | $3,350 |
| 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 22 | $3,350 |
| 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 22 | $3,350 |
| 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 22 | $3,350 |
| 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 22 | $3,350 |
| 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 22 | $2,850 |
| 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 22 | $2,850 |
| 1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 22 | $2,850 |
| 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 22 | $2,850 |
| 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 22 | $2,850 |
| 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 22 | $2,850 |
| 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 23 | $2,700 |
| 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 23 | $2,700 |
| 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 23 | $2,700 |
| 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 23 | $2,700 |
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