Does the 2021 Mazda CX-30 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the FWD.
- All 13 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $257 more a year.
- 50% of 134 SUVs (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| 2.5 S AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Select FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Select AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Preferred FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Preferred AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Premium FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Turbo AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| Premium AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Turbo Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| Turbo Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mazda CX-30 | FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Mazda CX-5 | Sport FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Honda HR-V | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2021 Subaru Crosstrek | AWD | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota C-HR | LE FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree