2026 Mazda CX-5 Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
Mazda CX-5 maintenance schedule by model year
Verified year-by-year intervals for 2018–2019 are listed on the Mazda CX-5 maintenance schedule, where you can switch model year in the table.
2026 Mazda CX-5 Specs at a Glance
The 2026 Mazda CX-5 gets 26 mpg combined on the 2.5L 4-Wheel Drive configuration, tows up to 2,000 lbs, weighs 3,851 lbs, measures 184.6 in long. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 26 mpg (24 city / 30 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.5L · 4-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S6)
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- 2.5L · 4-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S6)
- Max towing
- 2,000 lbs
- Maximum when properly equipped
- Curb weight
- 3,851 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: CX-5 4DR SUV
- Length
- 184.6 in · 74.4 in wide · 66.5 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 111 in
- Fuel tank
- 15.3 gal
- NHTSA overall
- 5-star (2024)
2026 Mazda CX-5 trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Dimensions for every year and trim
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Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →NHTSA Safety Ratings
Safety for every year and trim
View details →Mazda CX-5 — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 26 | 30 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 26 | 31 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 31 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 28 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 31 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L | 4 · 2.2L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 31 | 29 | Diesel |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L | 4 · 2.2L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 27 | 30 | 28 | Diesel |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 31 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 28 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L | 4 · 2.2L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 31 | 29 | Diesel |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.2 L | 4 · 2.2L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 27 | 30 | 28 | Diesel |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 31 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 31 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 | 29 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 32 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 | 30 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 31 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 | 29 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
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Mazda CX-5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Mazda CX-5?
The Mazda CX-5 is EPA-rated at up to 29 MPG combined (28 city / 31 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2019 model year.
What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Mazda CX-5?
When properly equipped, the Mazda CX-5 tows up to 2,000 lbs (With hitch).
What engine does the 2026 Mazda CX-5 have?
The Mazda CX-5 uses a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Mazda CX-5 are covered here?
This page documents 38 verified Mazda CX-5 configurations across model years 2015–2026.
Which model year of the Mazda CX-5 is the most fuel efficient?
The 2019 Mazda CX-5 holds the highest combined rating at 29 MPG; the 2022 sits lowest at 26 MPG, a difference of 3 MPG (about 12%) across the 12 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Mazda CX-5 have?
The records list 3 distinct displacements for the Mazda CX-5 — 2L, 2.2L, 2.5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2026 Mazda CX-5 front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Mazda CX-5 appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on 4-Wheel Drive.