2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (20–23 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Two Seaters
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine
4-cyl, 1.8 L
Fuel type
Premium Gasoline
Combined MPG
20–23 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$3,550–$4,100
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 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
4-cyl 1.8 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive18–2024–2620–23$3,550–$4,100—

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 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (4 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
MX-5 MiataRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd41.8Premium Gasoline202622$3,750
MX-5 MiataRear-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd41.8Premium Gasoline202623$3,550
MX-5 MiataRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd41.8Premium Gasoline202622$3,750
MX-5 MiataRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd41.8Premium Gasoline182420$4,100

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

According to EPA data, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is rated at 20–23 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata have?

The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.

What fuel type does the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata use?

It uses Premium Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,550 to $4,100.