Fuel economy details

Mazda MX-5 2026

EPA fuel-economy estimates for 1 version of this vehicle. Review the published configuration below.

29combined MPG

26 / 34city / highway MPG

$2,850estimated annual fuel cost

How to use these estimates

EPA ratings use standardized city and highway tests, making them a useful starting point for comparing similar vehicles. For model years with several versions, choose the powertrain that matches the vehicle you are considering before relying on a rating.

Your actual fuel or electricity use can vary with weather, payload, driving style, maintenance, and local prices.

SIDI · Manual 6-spd

29 combined MPG

Fuel typePremium Gasoline

Vehicle classTwo Seaters

DriveRear-Wheel Drive

TransmissionManual 6-spd

Tailpipe CO₂305 g/mi

EPA base modelMX-5

Efficiency and cost

EPA fuel economy score: 6
EPA greenhouse gas score: 6
Estimated annual petroleum use: 10.3 barrels
Five-year fuel-cost comparison: costs $2,250 more

EPA class benchmark

Compared with 38 EPA records from 2026 in this vehicle class and fuel type.

Efficiency position: At or above 100%
Combined MPG vs median: 11 MPG above the class median.
Annual cost vs median: $1,700 lower than the class median.

Where these numbers come from

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. This page was last updated on October 3, 2026. Learn more about how we use vehicle data.