Does the 2023 Mazda CX-50 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the 2.5 S AWD.
- All 15 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $267 more a year.
- 54% of 149 SUVs (2023) 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 AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 2.5 S Select AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Select AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 2.5 S Preferred AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Preferred AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 2.5 S Preferred Plus AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Preferred Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 2.5 S Premium AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 2.5 S Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Turbo AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| Turbo Meridian Edition AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mazda CX-50 | 2.5 S AWD | Regular |
| 2023 Mazda CX-5 | 2.5 S AWD | Regular |
| 2023 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2023 Mazda CX-30 | 2.5 S AWD | Regular |
| 2023 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | 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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- Sources disagree