2026 head-to-head · Small SUV
2026 Mazda CX-5 vs Mitsubishi Outlander
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
4WD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic · 26 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Mazda CX-5 (26 MPG) costs about $1,788 a year to fuel and the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander (26 MPG) about $1,788.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Mazda CX-5
- Mitsubishi Outlander
Side by side
| Mazda CX-5 | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,788 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,788 |
| 26 MPG | Combined efficiency | 26 MPG |
| 24 MPG | City | 23 MPG |
| 30 MPG | Highway | 29 MPG |
| 339 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 344 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl |
| 6-speed automatic | Transmission | CVT |
| 4WD | Drivetrain | 4WD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Mazda CX-5 vs Mitsubishi Outlander across model years
- Mazda CX-5
- Mitsubishi Outlander
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 114 2026 small SUVs, the Mazda CX-5 ranks 72nd and the Mitsubishi Outlander 70th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Mazda CX-5 vs. the Mitsubishi Outlander per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,788 for the Mazda CX-5 and $1,788 for the Mitsubishi Outlander.
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