2026 Mazda CX-50 Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2026 Mazda CX-50 Specs at a Glance
The 2026 Mazda CX-50 gets 38 mpg combined on the 2.5L 4-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,988 lbs, measures 185.8 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 25 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 38 mpg (39 city / 37 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.5L · 4-Wheel Drive · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · other 2026 trims rate 25–38 mpg combined
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- 2.5L · 4-Wheel Drive · Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Curb weight
- 3,988 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: CX50 HYBRID 4DR SUV
- Length
- 185.8 in · 75.6 in wide · 63.8 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 111 in
- NHTSA overall
- 5-star (2024)
2026 Mazda CX-50 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 | 23 | 29 | 25 |
| Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 |
| Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-Wheel Drive | 39 | 37 | 38 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
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Fuel Cost for every year and trim
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Transmission for every year and trim
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Drivetrain for every year and trim
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View details →Dimensions & Size
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-50 — 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 | 23 | 29 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-Wheel Drive | 39 | 37 | 38 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 25 | 31 | 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 (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-Wheel Drive | 39 | 37 | 38 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
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Mazda CX-50 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Mazda CX-50?
The Mazda CX-50 is EPA-rated at up to 38 MPG combined (39 city / 37 highway).
What engine does the 2026 Mazda CX-50 have?
The Mazda CX-50 uses a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Mazda CX-50 are covered here?
This page documents 10 verified Mazda CX-50 configurations across model years 2023–2026.
Which model year of the Mazda CX-50 is the most fuel efficient?
The 2026 Mazda CX-50 holds the highest combined rating at 38 MPG; the 2023 sits lowest at 27 MPG, a difference of 11 MPG (about 41%) across the 4 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Mazda CX-50 have?
Across every year on record the Mazda CX-50 uses one displacement, 2.5L, so trims differ by drivetrain and equipment rather than engine size.
Is the 2026 Mazda CX-50 front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Mazda CX-50 configuration on record here is 4-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2023–2026 data.