2020 Mazda MX-5 mpg
Combined mpg, Miata Sport RWD
29mpg
- 26 city, 34 highway.
- Top 4% of 25 convertibles (2020).
- 18 trims: 29 to 30 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miata Sport Auto | 2.0L | N/A | 26 | 35 | 30 | N/A | N/A | $1,280 |
| Miata Club Auto | 2.0L | N/A | 26 | 35 | 30 | N/A | N/A | $1,280 |
| Miata Grand Touring Auto | 2.0L | N/A | 26 | 35 | 30 | N/A | N/A | $1,280 |
| Miata 100th Anniversary Auto | 2.0L | N/A | 26 | 35 | 30 | N/A | N/A | $1,280 |
| Miata Sport RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 11.9 | 345 | $1,324 |
| Miata Sport Manual | 2.0L | N/A | 26 | 34 | 29 | N/A | N/A | $1,324 |
| Club RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 11.9 | 345 | $1,324 |
| Miata Club Manual | 2.0L | N/A | 26 | 34 | 29 | N/A | N/A | $1,324 |
| Grand Touring RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 11.9 | 345 | $1,324 |
| Miata Grand Touring Manual | 2.0L | N/A | 26 | 34 | 29 | N/A | N/A | $1,324 |
| 100th Anniversary Special Edition RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 11.9 | 345 | $1,324 |
| Miata 100th Anniversary Manual | 2.0L | N/A | 26 | 34 | 29 | N/A | N/A | $1,324 |
| Miata 100th Anniversary Special Edition RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 11.9 | 345 | $1,324 |
| Miata Club RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 11.9 | 345 | $1,324 |
| Miata Grand Touring RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 11.9 | 345 | $1,324 |
| Miata RF 100th Anniversary Special Edition RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 11.9 | 345 | $1,324 |
| Miata RF Club RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 11.9 | 345 | $1,324 |
| Miata RF Grand Touring RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | 11.9 | 345 | $1,324 |
Fuel cost
Miata Sport RWD, 29 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,324
- Per month
- $110
- Per mile
- 11.0 cents
- Fill the tank
- $38.08
- Best mpg: Miata Sport Auto, 30 mpg. $1,280 a year.
- Top trim: Miata 100th Anniversary Auto. $1,280 a year. $44 less than the Miata Sport RWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.9 | $9.41 |
| 300 miles | 8.8 | $28.24 |
| 500 miles | 14.7 | $47.06 |
| 1,000 miles | 29.4 | $94.12 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $96
- Per year
- $1,148
- Miles a month
- 867
Miata Sport RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 29 mpg good? Yes. Beats 77% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mazda MX-5 | Miata Sport RWD | 29 mpg | |
| 2020 FIAT 124 Spider | Classica RWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 MINI Cooper | FWD | 29 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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