Does the 2025 Mazda CX-30 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the 2.5 S AWD.
- All 8 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $248 more a year.
- 56% of 148 SUVs (2025) 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 | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| 2.5 S Select Sport AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| 2.5 S Preferred AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| 2.5 S Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| 2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mazda CX-30 | 2.5 S AWD | Regular |
| 2025 Mazda CX-5 | 2.5 S AWD | Regular |
| 2025 Honda HR-V | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2025 Mazda CX-50 | 2.5 S Select AWD | Regular |
| 2025 Volkswagen Taos | S FWD | Regular |
| 2025 Kia Seltos | LX AWD | Regular |
| 2025 Hyundai Kona | SE 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.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree