2023 Mazda CX-50 MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2023 Mazda CX-50 is rated 25 to 27 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2023 Mazda CX-50 · 2 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

27MPG combined

24 city 30 highway

$2,400 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score5/10

2.5L 4-cyl · 4WD · 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 28, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,400 to $2,600 a year.

Every 2023 CX-50 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 · 4WD · 6-speed automatic Best EPA listing: CX-50 4WD	27 mpg	24 / 30	$2,400
2.5L turbo 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: CX-50 4WD	25 mpg	23 / 29	$2,600

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 · 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$2,400	$200	$12,000
2.5L turbo 4-cyl · 4WD · 6-speed automatic	$2,592	$216	$12,960

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

Mazda CX-50 MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 26 to 28 mpg (every year from 2023 to 2026); highest in 2025. Hybrid: 38 mpg (2025 to 2026).

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2023: gas 27 mpg · hybrid not offered

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Mazda CX-50 best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2023	27	–
2024	27	–
2025	28	38
2026	26	38

How the 2023 CX-50 compares

2023 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.

2023 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Kia Sportage Best: hybrid	43 mpg	28 mpg	$1,500
Toyota RAV4 Best: hybrid	40 mpg	30 mpg	$1,600
Honda CR-V Best: hybrid	40 mpg	30 mpg	$1,600
Ford Escape Best: hybrid	39 mpg	30 mpg	$1,650
Hyundai Tucson Best: hybrid	38 mpg	28 mpg	$1,700
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	33 mpg	33 mpg	$1,950
Subaru Forester Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,250
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,300
Subaru Outback Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,300
Jeep Compass Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,400
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,400
Mazda CX-50 This page Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,400
Mazda CX-5 Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,500
Ford Bronco Sport Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,500
GMC Terrain Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,500
Jeep Cherokee Best: gas	24 mpg	24 mpg	$2,700

2023 CX-50 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 63 owner complaints for the 2023 CX-50.What they cover, and crash test ratings

Questions

Does the 2023 Mazda CX-50 need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2023 Mazda CX-50 version on regular gasoline.

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 29, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 28, 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.