2017 Mazda CX-5 MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2017 Mazda CX-5 is rated 26 to 27 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2017 Mazda CX-5 · 2 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

27MPG combined

24 city 31 highway

$2,400 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score6/10

2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic

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

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 27, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,400 to $2,500 a year. Compared with 2016, the best gas version is down 2 mpg.

Every 2017 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
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic Best EPA listing: CX-5 2WD	27 mpg	24 / 31	$2,400
2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: CX-5 4WD	26 mpg	23 / 29	$2,500

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,400	$200	$12,000
2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$2,492	$208	$12,462

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 2016 to 2026); highest in 2016. Diesel: 29 mpg (2018 to 2019).

Best gas version
Best diesel version

2017: gas 27 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
2016	29	–
2017	27	–
2018	28	29
2019	28	29
2020	28	–
2021	28	–
2022	26	–
2023	26	–
2024	28	–
2025	28	–
2026	26	–

How the 2017 CX-5 compares

2017 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.

2017 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Nissan Rogue Best: hybrid	34 mpg	29 mpg	$1,900
Toyota RAV4 Best: hybrid	32 mpg	26 mpg	$2,050
Honda CR-V Best: gas	30 mpg	30 mpg	$2,150
Hyundai Tucson Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,300
Subaru Outback Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,300
Subaru Forester Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,300
Mazda CX-5 This page Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,400
Ford Escape Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,500
Kia Sportage Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,500
Jeep Compass Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,500
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,600
Jeep Cherokee Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,600
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	22 mpg	22 mpg	$3,650

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2017 CX-5 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 148 owner complaints for the 2017 CX-5.What they cover, and crash test ratings

Questions

Does 4WD lower the 2017 Mazda CX-5's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, 4WD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 2.5L 4-cyl gets 27 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 26 with 4WD.

Does the 2017 Mazda CX-5 need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2017 Mazda CX-5 version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2017 CX-5's MPG compare with the 2016?

For 2017, the best gas version is rated 27 mpg, down 2 from 29.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 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.