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2026 Mazda CX-50 MPG & fuel economy

The 2026 Mazda CX-50 is a small SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (24 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 26 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 2025 model. Among 114 small SUVs rated for 2026, it ranks 74th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,788 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 24 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,788 15,000 mi/yr · $11.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2026 #74 of 114 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2026 Mazda CX-50's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2611.19.0

How it ranks among 2026 Small SUVs

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  1. 1Tesla Model Y138 MPGe $656
  2. 2Toyota bZ131 MPGe $688
  3. 3Subaru Uncharted129 MPGe $694
  4. 4Lexus RZ126 MPGe $718
  5. 5Subaru Solterra120 MPGe $756
  6. 74Mazda CX-5026 MPG $1,788
  7. 114Hyundai Nexo68 MPGe $7,941
2026 CX-50Other small SUVsClass median: $1,603/yr

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

CX-50 MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
CX-50 4WD
Gas 24 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
4WD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
CX-50 4WD
Gas 23 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Tailpipe CO₂
344 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
5/10

2026 Mazda CX-50 vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid (38 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Mazda CX-50?

Up to 26 MPG combined (24 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 25 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2026 Mazda CX-50 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2026 Mazda CX-50?

The 2026 Mazda CX-50's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Mazda CX-50 per year?

About $1,788 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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