2013 Mazda CX-5 MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 is rated 27 to 29 mpg combined across 3 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual.

EPA fuel economy

2013 Mazda CX-5 · 3 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

29MPG combined

26 city 34 highway

$2,300 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score8/10

2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual

Best version saves $500 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 30, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,300 to $2,500 a year.

More complaints than a typical CX-5 year

The 2013 drew 67 owner complaints in its first three years, against 62 for a typical CX-5 year.

Years to avoid: 2014 and 2016; best years: 2017 and 2022. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every CX-5 year ranked The 2013 CX-5's recalls and problems

Every 2013 CX-5 version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual Best EPA listing: CX-5 2WD	29 mpg	26 / 34	$2,300
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: CX-5 2WD	28 mpg	26 / 32	$2,400
2.0L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: CX-5 4WD	27 mpg	25 / 30	$2,500

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual	$2,312	$193	$11,560
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,395	$200	$11,973
2.0L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$2,483	$207	$12,417

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Mazda CX-5 MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 26 to 29 mpg (every year from 2013 to 2026); highest in 2013. Diesel: 29 mpg (2018 to 2019).

Best gas version
Best diesel version

2013: gas 29 mpg · diesel not offered

Show as a table

Mazda CX-5 best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best diesel version
2013	29	–
2014	29	–
2015	29	–
2016	29	–
2017	27	–
2018	28	29
2019	28	29
2020	28	–
2021	28	–
2022	26	–
2023	26	–
2024	28	–
2025	28	–
2026	26	–

Every CX-5 year's ratings in one table

How the 2013 CX-5 compares

2013 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2013 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Mazda CX-5 This page Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,300
Toyota RAV4 Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$1,000
Honda CR-V Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Ford Escape Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Subaru Outback Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
GMC Terrain Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Hyundai Tucson Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Kia Sportage Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Jeep Compass Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Subaru Forester Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$3,550

2013 CX-5 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 194 owner complaints for the 2013 CX-5.

Owners most often describe the check engine light (25 complaints, 13%), then stalling (18). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 stars.

See the 2013 CX-5 recalls and problems

Questions

Does 4WD lower the 2013 Mazda CX-5's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, 4WD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 2.0L 4-cyl gets 28 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 27 with 4WD.

Does the 2013 Mazda CX-5 need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2013 Mazda CX-5 version on regular gasoline.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.