2012 Mazda MX-5 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 Mazda MX-5.

The 2012 Mazda MX-5 has 3 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Mazda MX-5 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2012 Mazda MX-5 is 24 miles per gallon.

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

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 24 22 27
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 24 21 27
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 23 21 27

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Mazda MX-5?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 is $3,133.

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 2012 Mazda MX-5 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,167 more on fuel.

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

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L $3,100 spend $4,000 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L $3,100 spend $4,000 more
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L $3,200 spend $4,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Mazda MX-5 Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2012 Mazda MX-5 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 Option Barrels
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 12
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 12
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 13

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2012 Mazda MX-5 model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 22
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 24
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,000
Fuel Cost $3,100
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 24
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,000
Fuel Cost $3,100
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 23
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,500
Fuel Cost $3,200
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 13
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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