2018 Mazda CX-5 Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2018 Mazda CX-5 (26–29 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Engine
4-cyl, 2.5 L; 4-cyl, 2.2 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline, Diesel
Combined MPG
26–29 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,400–$3,400
Configurations
4

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 2018 Mazda CX-5. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
4-cyl 2.2 L · Diesel · 4-Wheel Drive273028$3,400365 g/mi
4-cyl 2.2 L · Diesel · Front-Wheel Drive283129$3,300348 g/mi
4-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel Drive243026$2,600335 g/mi
4-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive253128$2,400321 g/mi

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 2018 Mazda CX-5 (4 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
CX-5 2WDFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)42.5Regular Gasoline253128$2,400
CX-5 2WDFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)42.2Diesel283129$3,300
CX-5 4WD4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)42.5Regular Gasoline243026$2,600
CX-5 4WD4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)42.2Diesel273028$3,400

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2018 Mazda CX-5?

According to EPA data, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 is rated at 26–29 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2018 Mazda CX-5 have?

The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.

What fuel type does the 2018 Mazda CX-5 use?

It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Diesel.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2018 Mazda CX-5?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,400 to $3,400.