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2010 Mazda MX-5 MPG & fuel economy

The 2010 Mazda MX-5 is a two-seater offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2009 model. Among 22 two-seaters rated for 2010, it ranks 7th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,469 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 22 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,469 15,000 mi/yr · $16.46 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2010 #7 of 22 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2010 Mazda MX-5's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 2010 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1smart fortwo36 MPG $1,646
  2. 2Pontiac Solstice23 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Saturn SKY23 MPG $2,022
  4. 4Chevrolet Corvette19 MPG $2,447
  5. 5Porsche Boxster24 MPG $2,469
  6. 7Mazda MX-524 MPG $2,469
  7. 22Bugatti Veyron10 MPG $5,925
2010 MX-5Other two-seatersClass median: $2,757/yr

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

MX-5 MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
MX-5
Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
MX-5
Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
MX-5
Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

2010 Mazda MX-5 vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Mazda MX-5?

Up to 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 23 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2010 Mazda MX-5 use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2010 Mazda MX-5?

The 2010 Mazda MX-5's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2010 Mazda MX-5 per year?

About $2,469 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $16.46 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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