Side view of a gray-colored 2021 Mazda CX-5 on road

How Many Miles Can the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Go On a Gallon?

2022 Mazda CX-5 EPA Fuel Economy

When you set out to buy a new car, one of the first things you consider is its fuel consumption. The 2021 Mazda CX-5 is the best-selling Mazda model here at Turnersville Mazda in Turnersville, NJ, and part of its appeal with South Jersey buyers is its impressive fuel efficiency. If you want to know how many miles the 2021 Mazda CX-5 can go on a gallon, then continue reading below. Likewise, check out our expansive 2021 Mazda CX-5 inventory and find one that suits your lifestyle and budget.



2021 Mazda CX-5 powertrains and trims

2021 Mazda CX-5 driving on a road

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 is a gorgeous car, whichever way you look at it. And it comes with two engine options – a SKYACTIV®-G 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with Cylinder Deactivation that makes 187 hp @ 6,000 rpm and 186 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm or a turbocharged SKYACTIV®-G 2.5-liter Dynamic Pressure engine that churns out 250 hp @ 5,000 rpm and a peak torque of 320 lb.-ft. @ 2,500 rpm.

The standard SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 powertrain powers the Sport, Touring, Carbon Edition, and Grand Touring trim, while the SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 Turbo powers the Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo, Grand Touring Reserve, and Signature. You get front-wheel drive (FWD) or optional i-ACTIV AWD® on all trims except the Grand Touring Reserve and Signature trims, which get the i-Activ AWD as standard.


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How fuel-efficient is the 2021 Mazda CX-5?

The US EPA estimates the FWD variants of the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Sport, Touring, Carbon Edition, and Grand Touring Trims to offer 25 miles per gallon (MPG) in the city and 31 MPG on the highway, while the FWD variant of the Carbon Edition Turbo returns 23 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway. Opting for the i-Activ AWD system will result in one MPG less on all the trims, while the top-end Grand Touring Reserve and Signature trim with standard AWD offer 22 and 27 miles per gallon in the city and on the highway, respectively.


Test Drive the 2021 Mazda CX-5 in Turnersville, NJ

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