2017 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 2017 Mazda MX-5.

The 2017 Mazda MX-5 has 2 model options: Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2017 Mazda MX-5 Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2017 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 2017 Mazda MX-5 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2017 Mazda MX-5 is 29 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L292633
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L292635

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2017 Mazda MX-5?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 is $2,550.

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 2017 Mazda MX-5 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,250 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
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,550spend $1,250 more
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,550spend $1,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2017 Mazda MX-5 Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2017 Mazda MX-5 will consume in one year is 10 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L10
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L10

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2017 Mazda MX-5 Emit?

The 2017 Mazda MX-5 will emit an average of about 4,545,000 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 155 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2017 Mazda MX-5.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2017 Mazda MX-5 model options.

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG26
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG29
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,250
Fuel Cost$2,550
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,575,000
Trees Needed to Offset218
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo 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 2017 Mazda MX-5 Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG26
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG29
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,250
Fuel Cost$2,550
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,515,000
Trees Needed to Offset215
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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