Mazda · Small SUVs · Hybrid
Mazda CX-50 Hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
At 38 MPG combined, the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid sits 9 MPG above the small SUVs median of 29, which makes it tied for 34th of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half.
- 38MPG combinedtied 34th of 113 in class
- $1,750a year in fueltied 33rd of 113 in class
- 233g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the hybrid models of its class it is tied for 8th of 23 hybrid small SUVs, in the upper half. The median of that narrower group is 36 MPG, against 29 MPG for all small SUVs together.
Across every class it is tied for 19th of 88 hybrid models, in the top quarter.
Mazda has 10 models in the 2026 data. This one ranks 1st of them on combined rating, against a make median of 26 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Ford Escape Hybrid at 39 MPG and just behind it is the Kia Sorento Hybrid at 37 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $1,750 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon. That is $550 less than the small SUVs median of $2,300, which makes it tied for 33rd of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half.
It emits 233 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the small SUVs median is 298, a difference of 65 g/mile.
Rated versions
It does better in town than on the road: 39 in the city against 37 on the highway, a gap of 2. The data lists one version for 2026: CX-50 4WD: 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4WD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-50 4WD: 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4WD | 38 | 39 | 37 | $1,750 | 233 |
Year by year
The Mazda CX-50 Hybrid is in the data for 2 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Its best combined rating is 38 MPG in both 2025 and 2026.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 38 | 38 | $1,750 | 233 | 29 |
| 2025 | 1 | 38 | 38 | $1,750 | 233 | 29 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | Hybrid | 38 | $1,750 | 2026 |
| Ford Escape Hybrid | Hybrid | 39 | $1,700 | 2026 |
| Kia Sorento Hybrid | Hybrid | 37 | $1,800 | 2026 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid | Hybrid | 36 | $1,850 | 2026 |
| Lexus NX Hybrid | Hybrid | 40 | $2,050 | 2026 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Small SUVs, Hybrid, Mazda, Hybrid small SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.