2016 Mazda CX-5 MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2016 Mazda CX-5 is rated 26 to 29 mpg combined across 3 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual.
EPA fuel economy
2016 Mazda CX-5 · 3 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
29MPG combined
26 city 34 highway
$2,250 a year to fuel
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual
Best version saves $250 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,250 to $2,500 a year.
Every 2016 CX-5 version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual Best
EPA listing: CX-5 2WD |
29 mpg | 26 / 34 | $2,250 |
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: CX-5 2WD |
29 mpg | 26 / 33 | $2,250 |
2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: CX-5 4WD |
26 mpg | 24 / 29 | $2,500 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual | $2,234 | $11,172 |
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic | $2,234 | $11,172 |
2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic | $2,492 | $12,462 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Mazda CX-5 MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 26 to 29 mpg (every year from 2016 to 2026); highest in 2016. Diesel: 29 mpg (2018 to 2019).
- Best gas version
- Best diesel version
2016: gas 29 mpg · diesel not offeredTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version | Best diesel version |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 29 | – |
| 2017 | 27 | – |
| 2018 | 28 | 29 |
| 2019 | 28 | 29 |
| 2020 | 28 | – |
| 2021 | 28 | – |
| 2022 | 26 | – |
| 2023 | 26 | – |
| 2024 | 28 | – |
| 2025 | 28 | – |
| 2026 | 26 | – |
How the 2016 CX-5 compares
2016 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2016 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: hybrid |
32 mpg | 26 mpg | $2,050 |
Best: gas |
29 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,250 |
Mazda CX-5 This page Best: gas |
29 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,250 |
Best: gas |
28 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,300 |
Best: gas |
28 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,300 |
Best: gas |
28 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,300 |
Best: gas |
26 mpg | 26 mpg | $2,500 |
Best: gas |
26 mpg | 26 mpg | $2,500 |
2016 CX-5 recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 510 owner complaints for the 2016 CX-5.What they cover, and crash test ratingsQuestions
Does 4WD lower the 2016 Mazda CX-5's gas mileage?
Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, 4WD lowers the combined rating by 3 mpg: the 2.5L 4-cyl gets 29 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 26 with 4WD.
Does the 2016 Mazda CX-5 need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2016 Mazda CX-5 version on regular gasoline.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.