2020 Mazda CX-30
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Mazda CX-30 is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 4 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 26 to 28 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300 to $2,500 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 26-28 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 28 / 26 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,300-$2,500 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 313-334 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 7-7 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 CX-30 costs about $2,300 to $2,500 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,375. Over five years that is about $11,875 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient CX-30 configuration saves about $0 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of small sport utility vehicle 2wd in this dataset is about 26 MPG. The CX-30 sits roughly 1 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-30 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 28 MPG | $2,300 |
| CX-30 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPG | $2,400 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 CX-30 records tailpipe CO₂ of 313-334 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 7-7 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as small sport utility vehicle 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.