Mazda models ranked by fuel economy, 2026

10 Mazda models are rated for model year 2026. Their best combined ratings run from 25 to 38 MPG, with a median of 26. Mazda CX-50 Hybrid leads at 38; Mazda CX-90 Hybrid is last at 25.

The leader gets 1.5 times the combined rating of the model at the bottom, a spread of 13 MPG.

The largest step between neighbouring ranks comes after Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, 1st: the next model, Mazda 3, is 8 MPG lower.

On annual fuel cost under the file's assumptions, Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is lowest at $1,750 and Mazda CX-90 Plug-in hybrid highest at $3,150; the median is $2,650.

By vehicle class: Small SUVs (4), Standard SUVs (4), Midsize cars (1), Two-seaters (1).

By powertrain: Gasoline (5), Hybrid (3), Plug-in hybrid (2).

Best combined rating of the most efficient Mazda models for model year 2026.

All 10 models ranked

Annual fuel cost in the file is based on 15,000 miles a year, 55% city and 45% highway driving, and the fuel prices that fueleconomy.gov published at the time of the release (the same prices for every model year).

Mazda models ranked by combined rating, model year 2026
Rank	Model	Vehicle class	Powertrain	Combined MPG	Annual fuel cost	CO2 g/mile	Versions
1	Mazda CX-50 Hybrid	Small SUVs	Hybrid	38	$1,750	233	1
2	Mazda 3	Midsize cars	Gasoline	30	$2,250	294	7
3	Mazda MX-5	Two-seaters	Gasoline	29	$2,850	301	2
4	Mazda CX-30	Small SUVs	Gasoline	27	$2,500	329	2
5	Mazda CX-5	Small SUVs	Gasoline	26	$2,600	339	1
6	Mazda CX-50	Small SUVs	Gasoline	26	$2,600	344	2
7	Mazda CX-70 Plug-in hybrid	Standard SUVs	Plug-in hybrid	26	$3,150	133	1
8	Mazda CX-90 Plug-in hybrid	Standard SUVs	Plug-in hybrid	26	$3,150	159	1
9	Mazda CX-70 Hybrid	Standard SUVs	Hybrid	25	$2,700	350	2
10	Mazda CX-90 Hybrid	Standard SUVs	Hybrid	25	$2,700	358	2

Each model is shown with its most efficient rated version. How the figures are prepared: methods and data.