# Mazda CX-9 specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2023 - **MPG (combined):** 23 - **Drive:** 4WD - **Years covered:** 2015-2023 ## Quick answer The 2023 Mazda CX-9 is a small SUV rated at 23 mpg combined. Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl turbo. ## Every 2023 Mazda CX-9 version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | CX-9 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | Automatic | 20/26 | 23 mpg | $2,900 | 392 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-9 specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD | 23 | | 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD | 23 | | 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 23-24 | | 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 23-24 | | 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 23-24 | | 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 23-24 | | 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 23-24 | | 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 23-24 | | 2015 | 3.7L V6 | Automatic | 4WD, FWD | 19 | 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-9 changed over the years? - **2022:** FWD was dropped; combined mpg went from 23-24 to 23. - **2016:** added 2.5L 4-cyl turbo; dropped 3.7L V6. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2023 Mazda CX-9 get? The 2023 Mazda CX-9 is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2023 Mazda CX-9 have? The 2023 Mazda CX-9 comes with: 2.5L 4-cyl turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with 4WD. ### Is there a hybrid Mazda CX-9? No. In the EPA data from 2015-2023 the Mazda CX-9 has no hybrid version. ### Which Mazda CX-9 year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2021 Mazda CX-9 has the highest combined rating, up to 24 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Mazda CX-9 for a year? About $2,900 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 2023 Mazda CX-9? The most efficient 2023 version, the CX-9 4WD, is rated 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (23 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2023 Mazda CX-9 emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 392 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 2023 Mazda CX-9 come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2023 Mazda CX-9 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. ## Sources - [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/) ## All Mazda SUVs - [Mazda CX-30](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mazda-cx-30) - [Mazda CX-5](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mazda-cx-5) - [Mazda CX-50](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) - [Mazda CX-90](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mazda-cx-90) ## More Mazda models - [Mazda 3](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mazda-3) - [Mazda MX-5](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mazda-mx-5) - [Mazda 2](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mazda-2): discontinued - [Mazda 6](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mazda-6): discontinued - [Mazda CX-3](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mazda-cx-3): discontinued ## Other small SUVs - [Mercedes-Benz EQB](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mercedes-benz-eqb) - [Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mercedes-benz-glb-class) - [Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mercedes-benz-glc-class) - [Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mitsubishi-eclipse-cross) - [Mitsubishi Outlander](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mitsubishi-outlander) - [Nissan Kicks](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/nissan-kicks) - [Nissan Rogue](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/nissan-rogue) - [Porsche Macan](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/porsche-macan) ## Car care - [How long do tires last?](https://diagxcar.com/how-long/tires) - [How often to change oil](https://diagxcar.com/how-often/change-oil) - [Tire size calculator](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-calculator) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mazda-cx-9 Updated: 2026-11-03 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.