2022 Mazda CX-5 MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2022 Mazda CX-5 is rated 24 to 26 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic.
EPA fuel economy
2022 Mazda CX-5 · 2 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
26MPG combined
24 city 30 highway
$2,500 a year to fuel
2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic
Best version costs $1,000 more 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 $2,500 to $2,700 a year. Compared with 2021, the best gas version is down 2 mpg.
Every 2022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic Best
EPA listing: CX-5 4WD |
26 mpg | 24 / 30 | $2,500 |
2.5L turbo 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: CX-5 4WD |
24 mpg | 22 / 27 | $2,700 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic | $2,492 | $12,462 |
2.5L turbo 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic | $2,700 | $13,500 |
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
2022: gas 26 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 2022 CX-5 compares
2022 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.
| 2022 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: hybrid |
41 mpg | 30 mpg | $1,600 |
Best: hybrid |
40 mpg | 30 mpg | $1,600 |
Best: hybrid |
38 mpg | 30 mpg | $1,700 |
Best: hybrid |
38 mpg | 29 mpg | $1,700 |
Best: gas |
33 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,950 |
Best: gas |
29 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,250 |
Best: gas |
28 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,300 |
Mazda CX-5 This page Best: gas |
26 mpg | 26 mpg | $2,500 |
2022 CX-5 recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 63 owner complaints for the 2022 CX-5.What they cover, and crash test ratingsQuestions
Does the 2022 Mazda CX-5 need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2022 Mazda CX-5 version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2022 CX-5's MPG compare with the 2021?
For 2022, the best gas version is rated 26 mpg, down 2 from 28.
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.