2021 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 2021 Mazda MX-5.
The 2021 Mazda MX-5 has 2 model options: Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L.
The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.
The 2021 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 2021 Mazda MX-5 Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2021 Mazda MX-5 is 30 miles per gallon.
The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:
| Model Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 29 | 26 | 34 |
| Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 30 | 26 | 35 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2021 Mazda MX-5?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 2021 Mazda MX-5 is $2,500.
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 2021 Mazda MX-5 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,000 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 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L | $2,550 | spend $1,250 more |
| Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L | $2,450 | spend $750 more |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2021 Mazda MX-5 Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2021 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 Option | Barrels |
|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 10 |
| Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 10 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2021 Mazda MX-5 Emit?
The 2021 Mazda MX-5 will emit an average of about 4,530,000 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 155 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2021 Mazda MX-5.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2021 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 2021 Mazda MX-5 Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:
| City MPG | 26 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 34 |
| Combined MPG | 29 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $1,250 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,550 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 10 |
| Grams of CO2 | 4,575,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | 218 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2 |
| 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 2021 Mazda MX-5 Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:
| City MPG | 26 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 35 |
| Combined MPG | 30 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $750 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,450 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 10 |
| Grams of CO2 | 4,485,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | 214 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Vehicle Class | Two Seaters |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
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