2026 Mazda MX-5 Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2026 Mazda MX-5 Specs at a Glance
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 gets 29 mpg combined on the 2.0L Rear-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 2,465 lbs, measures 153.9 in long. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 29 mpg (26 city / 35 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.0L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S6)
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- 2.0L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S6)
- Curb weight
- 2,465 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: MX-5 RF 2DR COUPE
- Length
- 153.9 in · 68.1 in wide · 48.8 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 90.9 in
2026 Mazda MX-5 trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 29 |
| Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 |
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View details →Mazda MX-5 — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 29 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2026 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 29 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 29 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 30 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 30 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 30 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 30 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 30 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 29 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 29 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 29 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 | 36 | 30 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 27 | 34 | 30 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
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Mazda MX-5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Mazda MX-5?
The Mazda MX-5 is EPA-rated at up to 30 MPG combined (26 city / 35 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2023 model year.
What engine does the 2026 Mazda MX-5 have?
The Mazda MX-5 uses a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Mazda MX-5 are covered here?
This page documents 25 verified Mazda MX-5 configurations across model years 2015–2026.
Which model year of the Mazda MX-5 is the most fuel efficient?
The 2023 Mazda MX-5 holds the highest combined rating at 30 MPG; the 2015 sits lowest at 24 MPG, a difference of 6 MPG (about 25%) across the 12 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Mazda MX-5 have?
Across every year on record the Mazda MX-5 uses one displacement, 2L, so trims differ by drivetrain and equipment rather than engine size.
Is the 2026 Mazda MX-5 front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Mazda MX-5 configuration on record here is Rear-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2026 data.