2016 Mazda MX-5
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Mazda MX-5 is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 2 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 30 to 30 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,650 to $2,650 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Two Seaters |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 30-30 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 30 / 30 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,650-$2,650 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 298-303 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-6 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 MX-5 costs about $2,650 to $2,650 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,650. Over five years that is about $13,250 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, this MX-5 configuration spends about $1,750 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of two seaters in this dataset is about 23 MPG. The MX-5 sits roughly 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX-5 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 30 MPG | $2,650 |
| MX-5 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 30 MPG | $2,650 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 MX-5 records tailpipe CO₂ of 298-303 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as two seaters.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.