# Mazda CX-50 specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **MPG (combined):** 25-38 - **Drive:** 4WD - **Years covered:** 2023-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Mazda CX-50 is a small SUV rated at 25-38 mpg combined. Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.5L 4-cyl. ## Every 2026 Mazda CX-50 version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | CX-50 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 4WD | CVT | 39/37 | 38 mpg | $1,750 | 233 g/mi | | CX-50 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD | Automatic | 24/30 | 26 mpg | $2,600 | 344 g/mi | | CX-50 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | Automatic | 23/29 | 25 mpg | $2,700 | 355 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Mazda CX-50 specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic, CVT | 4WD | 25-38 | | 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl; 2.5L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic, CVT | 4WD | 25-38 | | 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl; 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD | 25-27 | | 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl; 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD | 25-27 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the CX-50 changed over the years? - **2025:** added 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid. ## What does it cost to run a CX-50? The EPA puts the 2026 Mazda CX-50's fuel cost at **$1,750-$2,700 a year**, against about $2,215 for other current small SUVs: about average. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $11,125 in fuel. ## CX-50 vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 | | [Kia Sportage](/vehicles/kia-sportage) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,800 | | [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 | | [Ford Escape](/vehicles/ford-escape) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,600 | | [Honda CR-V](/vehicles/honda-cr-v) | Gas, Hybrid, Hydrogen | 29-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,300 | | [Lexus NX](/vehicles/lexus-nx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-40 mpg | $2,050-$3,400 | | [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 | | [Kia Sorento](/vehicles/kia-sorento) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 23-37 mpg | $1,800-$2,900 | Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2026 Mazda CX-50 get? The 2026 Mazda CX-50 is EPA-rated at 25-38 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2026 Mazda CX-50 have? The 2026 Mazda CX-50 comes with: 2.5L 4-cyl turbo; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.5L 4-cyl. It uses automatic, cvt transmissions and is offered with 4WD. ### Is there a hybrid Mazda CX-50? Yes. The Mazda CX-50 has been offered as a hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Mazda CX-50 year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2026 Mazda CX-50 has the highest combined rating, up to 38 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Mazda CX-50 for a year? About $1,750-$2,700 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Mazda CX-50? The most efficient 2026 version, the CX-50 4WD, is rated 39 mpg city and 37 mpg highway (38 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2026 Mazda CX-50 emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 233-355 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2026 Mazda CX-50 come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Mazda CX-50 is offered with 4WD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Mazda CX-50 cheap to run compared with other small SUVs? About average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $1,750-$2,700 compares with about $2,215 for other current small SUV models. 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