Petrol · 1989–2026
Mazda MX-5
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mazda MX-5. By the official figures, the 2024 uses 7.0 L/100km, about $1,868 a year in Australia.
- Fuel use
- 7.0 L/100km
- 2024 official
- A year's petrol
- $1,868
- at today's prices in Australia
- On a full tank
- 646 km
- 45 L tank
- Seats
- 2
What a MX-5 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $16.83 per 100 km | $1,868 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $20.49 per 100 km | $2,254 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £19.56 per 100 miles | £1,369 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $12.90 per 100 miles | $1,741 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
ND, 2015–2027
Specs for the 2.0 SkyActiv-G; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Convertible
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- ND
- Built
- 2015-2027
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,915 mm
- Width
- 1,735 mm
- Height
- 1,235 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,310 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 135 kW
- Torque
- 205 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 45 L
NC, 2005–2014
Specs for the 2.0; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Convertible
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- NC
- Built
- 2005-2015
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,995 mm
- Width
- 1,720 mm
- Height
- 1,245 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,330 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 118 kW
- Torque
- 188 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
NB, 1998–2004
Specs for the 1.8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Convertible
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- NB
- Built
- 1998-2005
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,978 mm
- Width
- 1,679 mm
- Height
- 1,219 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,260 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,000 kg
- Boot
- 144 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,718 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 103 kW
- Torque
- 162 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.5 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 48 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.8 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
Mazda MX-5 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mazda MX-5?
The 2024 Mazda MX-5 uses 7.0 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mazda MX-5 cost to run a year in Australia?
About $1,868 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.
How far does a Mazda MX-5 go on a full tank?
About 646 km from its 45 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Mazda MX-5's boot?
144 L, for the 2.0 SkyActiv-G.
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