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2018 Mazda CX-5 fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2018 Mazda CX-5. Combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 29 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 28 city / 31 highway.

At a glance

Combined
26 to 29 MPG depending on version
City and highway
28 and 31 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$3,300 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
CX-5 2WD
Automatic (S6)
4-cyl 2.2L Front-Wheel Drive 283129 MPG $3,300
CX-5 2WD
Automatic (S6)
4-cyl 2.5L Front-Wheel Drive 253128 MPG $2,400
CX-5 4WD
Automatic (S6)
4-cyl 2.2L 4-Wheel Drive 273028 MPG $3,400
CX-5 4WD
Automatic (S6)
4-cyl 2.5L 4-Wheel Drive 243026 MPG $2,600
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,300 per year in fuel, versus $2,600 for the least efficient.

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