2008 Mazda MX-5 Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2008 Mazda MX-5 (23–24 MPG combined) across 3 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Two Seaters
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine
4-cyl, 2.0 L
Fuel type
Premium Gasoline
Combined MPG
23–24 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$3,400–$3,550
Configurations
3

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 2008 Mazda MX-5. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive20–2227–2823–24$3,400–$3,550—

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 2008 Mazda MX-5 (3 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
MX-5Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)42.0Premium Gasoline202723$3,550
MX-5Rear-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd42.0Premium Gasoline222724$3,400
MX-5Rear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd42.0Premium Gasoline212824$3,400

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2008 Mazda MX-5?

According to EPA data, the 2008 Mazda MX-5 is rated at 23–24 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2008 Mazda MX-5 have?

The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.

What fuel type does the 2008 Mazda MX-5 use?

It uses Premium Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2008 Mazda MX-5?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,400 to $3,550.