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2021 Mazda MX-5 mpg

Combined mpg, Miata Sport RWD

29mpg

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

1015202530Median 19MX-5: 29 mpg
17 convertibles (2021), one trim per model: the cheapest with a rating. Median 19 mpg.
2021 Mazda MX-5 mpg by trim
TrimEngineDriveCity mpgHwy mpgCombinedTank, galMiles per tankCost a year
Miata Sport Auto2.0LN/A263530N/AN/A$1,280
Miata Club Auto2.0LN/A263530N/AN/A$1,280
Miata Grand Touring Auto2.0LN/A263530N/AN/A$1,280
Miata Sport RWD2.0L 4cylRWD26342911.9345$1,324
Miata Sport Manual2.0LN/A263429N/AN/A$1,324
Club RWD2.0L 4cylRWD26342911.9345$1,324
Miata Club Manual2.0LN/A263429N/AN/A$1,324
Grand Touring RWD2.0L 4cylRWD26342911.9345$1,324
Miata Grand Touring Manual2.0LN/A263429N/AN/A$1,324
Miata Club RWD2.0L 4cylRWD26342911.9345$1,324
Miata Grand Touring RWD2.0L 4cylRWD26342911.9345$1,324
Miata RF Club RWD2.0L 4cylRWD26342911.9345$1,324
Miata RF Grand Touring RWD2.0L 4cylRWD26342911.9345$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 Grand Touring Auto. $1,280 a year. $44 less than the Miata Sport RWD.

Trip cost

Miata Sport RWD: 34 mpg highway
TripGallonsCost
100 miles2.9$9.41
300 miles8.8$28.24
500 miles14.7$47.06
1,000 miles29.4$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

22242628302009201220152018202120242026
MX-5: combined mpg of the cheapest rated trim, 2009 to 2026.

MX-5 by year: price, hp, mpg, size

What this cannot tell you

EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.

Gas prices change by state and by week.

How values are checked