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2015 Mazda CX-5 MPG & fuel economy

The 2015 Mazda CX-5 is a small SUV offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 29 MPG combined (26 city / 34 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 26 to 29 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2014 model. Among 60 small SUVs rated for 2015, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,603 a year to fuel.

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Combined 29 MPG 26 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,603 15,000 mi/yr · $10.69 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2015 #5 of 60 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2015 Mazda CX-5's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	26	11.1	9.0
Highway	34	14.5	6.9
Combined	29	12.3	8.1

How it ranks among 2015 Small SUVs

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1Lexus NX Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
2Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
3Subaru Legacy/Outback29 MPG $1,603
4Honda CR-V29 MPG $1,603
5Mazda CX-529 MPG $1,603
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60Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell50 MPGe $10,800

2015 CX-5Other small SUVsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

CX-5 MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual CX-5 2WD	Gas	26 MPG	34 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic CX-5 2WD	Gas	26 MPG	32 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic CX-5 2WD	Gas	25 MPG	31 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722
4WD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic CX-5 4WD	Gas	25 MPG	30 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722
4WD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic CX-5 4WD	Gas	24 MPG	29 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 306 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2015 Mazda CX-5 vs. rivals

vs Subaru Legacy/Outback 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda CR-V 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Crosstrek 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Trax 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Outlander 28 MPG · $1,661/yr CX-5 saves $57/yr vs Nissan Rogue 28 MPG · $1,661/yr CX-5 saves $57/yr vs Buick Encore 28 MPG · $1,661/yr CX-5 saves $57/yr vs Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Crosstrek Hybrid saves $103/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Mazda CX-5?

Up to 29 MPG combined (26 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 26 to 29 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2015 Mazda CX-5 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2015 Mazda CX-5?