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Mazda CX-9: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2023
The Mazda CX-9 was last rated in the data for model year 2023, at 23 MPG combined, 8th of 11 small SUVs, in the lower half.
- 23MPG combined8th of 11 in class
- $2,900a year in fuel6th of 11 in class
- 392g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the gasoline models of its class it is 5th of 7 gasoline small SUVs, in the lower half. The median of that narrower group is 24 MPG, against 25 MPG for all small SUVs together.
Across every class it is tied for 15th of 35 gasoline models, in the upper half.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Jeep Cherokee at 24 MPG and just behind it is the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class at 22 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $2,900 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 level with the small SUVs median of $2,900.
It emits 392 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the small SUVs median is 370, a difference of 22 g/mile.
Rated versions
In the city the most efficient version is rated 20 and on the highway 26, 6 better on the open road. The data lists one version for 2023: CX-9 4WD: 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S6), 4WD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-9 4WD: 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S6), 4WD | 23 | 20 | 26 | $2,900 | 392 |
Year by year
The Mazda CX-9 is in the data for 5 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Its best combined rating went from 24 in 2019 to 23 MPG in 2023, down 1 MPG. The number of rated versions shrank from 2 to 1. Fuel cost for the best version is $2,900 in the latest data against $2,800 in 2019, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 23 | 23 | $2,900 | 392 | 27 |
| 2022 | 1 | 23 | 23 | $2,900 | 392 | 26 |
| 2021 | 2 | 24 | 23 | $2,800 | 363 | 26 |
| 2020 | 2 | 24 | 23 | $2,800 | 363 | 26 |
| 2019 | 2 | 24 | 23 | $2,800 | 362 | 26 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee | Gasoline | 24 | $2,800 | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class | Gasoline | 22 | $3,750 | 2023 |
| Jeep Wrangler Diesel | Diesel | 25 | $3,850 | 2023 |
| Jeep Wrangler Hybrid | Hybrid | 21 | $3,200 | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class | Gasoline | 27 | $3,050 | 2023 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Small SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.