2006 Mazda MX-5Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Two SeatersRear-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
24
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 13 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
28.6MPG average+19.2% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 24 MPG · Owner reported avg: 28.6 MPG
Range: 24–35 MPG
Driving mix: City 42% / Highway 58%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 28.6 real world MPG based on 13 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 24 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
22
Hwy
27
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
21
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic (S6)
Premium
City
20
Hwy
28
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 22 | 27 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,400
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 370 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 12.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Premium Gasoline
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