2015 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 2015 Mazda MX-5.

The 2015 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 2015 Mazda MX-5 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2015 Mazda MX-5 Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2015 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 2015 Mazda MX-5 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2015 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 2015 Mazda MX-5?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2015 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 2015 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 2015 Mazda MX-5 Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2015 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

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2015 Mazda MX-5 Emit?

The 2015 Mazda MX-5 will emit an average of about 5,530,000 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 188 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2015 Mazda MX-5.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2015 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 2015 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
Grams of CO2 5,385,000
Trees Needed to Offset 256
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 2015 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
Grams of CO2 5,550,000
Trees Needed to Offset 264
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 2015 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
Grams of CO2 5,655,000
Trees Needed to Offset 269
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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