2021 Mazda 2 Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2021 Mazda 2 Specs at a Glance
The 2021 Mazda 2 gets 35 mpg combined on the 1.5L Front-Wheel Drive configuration. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 34 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 35 mpg (32 city / 40 hwy)
- Best configuration: 1.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S6) · other 2021 trims rate 34–35 mpg combined
- Engine
- 1.5L 4-cyl
- 1.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S6)
2021 Mazda 2 trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 | 40 | 35 |
| Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 39 | 34 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
View details →Annual Fuel Cost
Fuel Cost for every year and trim
View details →Transmission Specifications
Transmission for every year and trim
View details →Drivetrain & Drive Type
Drivetrain for every year and trim
View details →Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
Vehicle Class for every year and trim
View details →Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals
Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Mazda 2 — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 | 40 | 35 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 39 | 34 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 | 40 | 35 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 39 | 34 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 | 40 | 35 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 39 | 34 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 | 40 | 35 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 39 | 34 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 | 40 | 35 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 39 | 34 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 | 41 | 36 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 40 | 34 | Regular Gasoline |
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Mazda 2 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Mazda 2?
The Mazda 2 is EPA-rated at up to 36 MPG combined (33 city / 41 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2016 model year.
What engine does the 2021 Mazda 2 have?
The Mazda 2 uses a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Mazda 2 are covered here?
This page documents 12 verified Mazda 2 configurations across model years 2016–2021.
Which model year of the Mazda 2 is the most fuel efficient?
The 2016 Mazda 2 holds the highest combined rating at 36 MPG; the 2017 sits lowest at 35 MPG, a difference of 1 MPG (about 3%) across the 6 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Mazda 2 have?
Across every year on record the Mazda 2 uses one displacement, 1.5L, so trims differ by drivetrain and equipment rather than engine size.
Is the 2021 Mazda 2 front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Mazda 2 configuration on record here is Front-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2016–2021 data.