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Mazda MX-5 Miata Fuel Economy (MPG)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2017 31.1 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2017 2dr Convertible 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 25 25 0 50 70 31.100
2017 2dr Convertible 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 25 25 0 50 70 31.1  
  Averages flat med light 25 25 0 50 70 31.1
With the 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata fuel economy has been averaging 31.1 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (25 percent), in heavy traffic (25 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition the average 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2016 34.5 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2016 2dr Convertible 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 hills lead none 15 30 15 40 80 34.500
2016 2dr Convertible 155-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 hills lead none 15 30 15 40 80 34.5  
  Averages hills lead none 15 30 15 40 80 34.5
With the 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been averaging 34.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 80 miles per hour (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (30 percent), in heavy traffic (15 percent), and in the suburbs (15 percent).

In addition the average 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a lead foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2016 40.8 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2016 2dr Convertible 129-horsepower 1.5L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat v.lt none 5 5 20 70 40 40.800
2016 2dr Convertible 129-horsepower 1.5L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat v.lt none 5 5 20 70 40 40.8  
  Averages flat v.lt none 5 5 20 70 40 40.8
With the 129-horsepower 1.5L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata gas mileage has been averaging 40.8 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 40 miles per hour (about 70 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (20 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the city (5 percent).

In addition the average 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with an ultra-light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2013 35.6 MPG Highway Percentage 44 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2013 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 hills med none 5 5 50 40 60 34.230
  hills med light 5 5 40 50 60 35.048
  hills med none 5 5 40 50 60 33.237
  hills med none 5 5 50 40 60 34.789
  hills light none 5 5 40 50 60 35.999
  hills med light 5 5 50 40 60 37.907
  hills med light 5 5 40 50 60 35.980
  hills light none 5 5 40 50 60 36.295
  hills med light 5 5 50 40 60 36.930
  hills med light 5 5 50 40 60 34.871
  hills med light 5 5 50 40 60 35.407
  hills med light 5 5 50 40 60 35.783
  hills med light 5 5 50 40 60 35.304
  hills med none 5 5 50 40 60 36.891
  hills light none 5 5 40 50 60 35.830
  hills med light 5 5 40 50 60 35.091
  hills med none 5 5 40 50 60 34.637
  hills med none 5 5 50 40 60 35.685
  hills med none 5 5 40 50 60 35.923
  hills med light 5 5 50 40 60 33.706
  hills med light 5 5 50 40 60 38.154
2013 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 hills med light 5 5 46 44 60 35.6  
  Averages hills med light 5 5 46 44 60 35.6
With the 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata fuel economy has been averaging 35.6 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 46 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (44 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the city (5 percent).

In addition the average 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2012 28.7 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 30.744
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 25.638
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 30.049
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 31.396
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 27.273
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 29.896
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 34.870
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 28.420
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 24.208
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 27.998
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 26.764
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 24.126
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 29.168
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 19.774
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 31.405
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 29.391
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 27.295
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 27.224
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 30.113
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 30.502
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 28.180
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 34.292
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 30.937
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 26.984
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 31.458
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 29.491
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 27.025
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 30.215
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 30.347
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 31.037
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 28.010
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 31.123
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 26.209
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 28.994
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 28.563
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 30.603
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 29.138
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 26.260
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 29.074
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 27.591
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 28.778
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 28.170
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 25.638
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 29.613
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 30.099
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 30.755
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 26.256
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 23.923
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 28.703
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 29.118
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 28.712
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 31.944
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 29.109
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 28.454
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 27.871
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 28.812
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 23.879
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 30.403
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 27.194
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 27.215
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 28.737
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 28.165
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 26.399
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 29.559
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 26.962
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 27.186
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 28.183
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 30.102
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 29.896
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 32.702
  flat med none 0 10 40 50 70 32.289
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 27.471
  flat med hvy 0 20 80 0 N/A 22.000
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 29.913
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 31.408
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 29.508
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 29.500
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 29.281
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 33.127
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 30.113
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 27.564
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 30.177
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 29.131
  hills med light 5 10 35 50 70 30.032
  flat med light 0 10 40 50 70 27.584
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 1 10 39 49 70 28.7  
  Averages flat med light 1 10 39 49 70 28.7
With the 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been averaging 28.7 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 49 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (39 percent), in the city (10 percent), and in heavy traffic (1 percent).

In addition the average 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2011 31.0 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2011 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med hvy 0 40 0 60 70 31.000
2011 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med hvy 0 40 0 60 70 31.0  
  Averages flat med hvy 0 40 0 60 70 31.0
With the 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata gas mileage has been averaging 31.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 60 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (40 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition the average 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2010 30.7 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2010 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 mtns med none 3 3 20 75 60 29.900
  flat light none 0 0 5 95 65 31.500
2010 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 hills med none 2 2 13 85 63 30.7  
  Averages hills med none 2 2 13 85 63 30.7
With the 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata fuel economy has been averaging 30.7 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 63 miles per hour (about 85 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (13 percent), in heavy traffic (2 percent), and in the city (2 percent).

In addition the average 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2010 28.3 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2010 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 20 40 15 25 80 29.000
  mtns light none 0 10 40 50 80 33.000
  flat med hvy 10 10 15 65 70 29.400
  flat med none 10 10 60 20 65 29.083
  flat med hvy 10 10 15 65 70 29.500
  flat med light 22 24 25 29 60 30.000
  flat med light 22 24 25 29 60 27.000
  flat light light 0 5 5 90 55 34.000
  flat light hvy 20 10 0 70 70 25.000
  flat med light 22 24 25 29 60 27.000
  flat light hvy 20 10 0 70 70 22.250
  flat light hvy 20 10 0 70 70 24.000
2010 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 15 16 19 51 68 28.3  
  Averages flat med light 15 16 19 51 68 28.3
With the 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been averaging 28.3 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 51 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (19 percent), in the city (16 percent), and in heavy traffic (15 percent).

In addition the average 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2009 31.5 MPG Highway Percentage 73 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2009 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 flat lead none 0 15 25 60 75 29.000
  flat lead none 0 0 15 85 70 34.000
2009 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 flat lead none 0 8 20 73 73 31.5  
  Averages flat lead none 0 8 20 73 73 31.5
With the 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata gas mileage has been averaging 31.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 73 miles per hour (about 73 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (20 percent), in the city (8 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition the average 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a lead foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2009 27.4 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2009 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 hills med light 10 20 10 60 62 27.700
  flat med hvy 30 35 10 25 70 22.800
  flat med hvy 20 20 35 25 70 23.400
  flat med none 24 23 25 29 60 27.941
  flat med hvy 30 35 10 25 70 19.400
  flat med light 10 10 50 30 75 30.000
  flat med none 5 5 5 85 75 29.800
  flat med light 20 10 30 40 70 28.675
  flat med light 0 30 50 20 65 29.000
  hills med none 0 0 30 70 60 30.800
  flat med light 0 30 50 20 65 31.500
  flat med light 0 0 70 30 65 26.800
  flat med light 0 30 50 20 65 28.000
  flat med none 0 30 50 20 65 27.900
2009 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 11 20 34 36 67 27.4  
  Averages flat med light 11 20 34 36 67 27.4
With the 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata fuel economy has been averaging 27.4 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 67 miles per hour (about 36 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (34 percent), in the city (20 percent), and in heavy traffic (11 percent).

In addition the average 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2008 27.2 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2008 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 flat lead none 0 20 10 70 65 25.362
  flat lead none 0 0 10 90 60 29.000
2008 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 flat lead none 0 10 10 80 63 27.2  
  Averages flat lead none 0 10 10 80 63 27.2
With the 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been averaging 27.2 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 63 miles per hour (about 80 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (10 percent), in the suburbs (10 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition the average 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a lead foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2008 30.7 MPG Highway Percentage 63 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med hvy 25 10 5 60 75 31.875
  mtns med none 23 22 25 30 75 27.158
  hills lead hvy 6 6 0 89 75 30.170
  flat med light 0 0 0 100 75 34.444
  hills med light 0 0 50 50 75 27.659
  flat med hvy 25 10 5 60 75 31.429
  flat med light 40 5 5 50 75 32.000
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 hills med light 17 8 13 63 75 30.7  
  Averages hills med light 17 8 13 63 75 30.7
With the 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata gas mileage has been averaging 30.7 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 63 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (17 percent), in the suburbs (13 percent), and in the city (8 percent).

In addition the average 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2008 27.6 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2008 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 hills lead hvy 5 5 40 50 65 26.701
  flat light none 0 0 30 70 70 32.015
  flat med none 0 0 50 50 70 29.500
  flat med none 0 20 20 60 65 28.000
  flat lead none 20 10 20 50 65 28.500
  hills lead hvy 5 5 40 50 65 25.778
  flat med none 10 20 40 30 65 26.000
  flat med none 5 15 30 50 60 33.000
  hills med none 0 5 75 20 60 28.600
  flat lead none 5 10 10 75 80 24.000
  flat med hvy 0 60 20 20 70 24.134
  hills lead light 10 50 20 20 75 26.000
  hills lead hvy 5 5 40 50 65 27.255
  hills lead hvy 5 5 40 50 65 27.600
2008 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 5 15 34 46 67 27.6  
  Averages flat med light 5 15 34 46 67 27.6
With the 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata fuel economy has been averaging 27.6 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 67 miles per hour (about 46 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (34 percent), in the city (15 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent).

In addition the average 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2007 26.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2007 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 hills v.lt light 0 15 15 70 50 26.047
2007 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 hills v.lt light 0 15 15 70 50 26.0  
  Averages hills v.lt light 0 15 15 70 50 26.0
With the 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been averaging 26.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 50 miles per hour (about 70 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (15 percent), in the suburbs (15 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition the average 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with an ultra-light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2007 30.4 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2007 2dr Convertible 163-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat lead hvy 0 10 0 90 80 29.000
  flat med hvy 10 10 10 70 75 33.000
  flat med hvy 0 0 65 35 60 30.500
  flat v.lt hvy 0 10 71 19 60 26.000
  flat med light 0 40 40 20 60 33.500
2007 2dr Convertible 163-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med hvy 2 14 37 47 67 30.4  
  Averages flat med hvy 2 14 37 47 67 30.4
With the 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata gas mileage has been averaging 30.4 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 67 miles per hour (about 47 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (37 percent), in the city (14 percent), and in heavy traffic (2 percent).

In addition the average 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2007 27.9 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2007 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat lead hvy 30 40 10 20 75 22.500
  flat med none 10 70 10 10 65 27.370
  flat med none 40 50 0 10 62 24.000
  flat med none 40 50 0 10 62 22.800
  flat lead light 27 14 5 54 70 25.000
  flat med none 1 0 1 98 75 29.000
  flat med none 5 58 5 32 65 28.542
  flat med none 0 0 0 100 68 30.500
  flat med none 1 10 10 79 70 33.663
  flat med none 15 10 5 70 70 32.000
  flat med none 0 10 10 80 80 31.224
2007 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 15 28 5 51 69 27.9  
  Averages flat med none 15 28 5 51 69 27.9
With the 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata fuel economy has been averaging 27.9 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 69 miles per hour (about 51 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (28 percent), in heavy traffic (15 percent), and in the suburbs (5 percent).

In addition the average 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2006 27.7 MPG Highway Percentage 13 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 flat lead hvy 10 50 30 10 80 28.333
  flat med none 0 90 0 10 68 22.900
  hills lead hvy 10 60 10 20 90 32.000
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 flat lead light 7 67 13 13 79 27.7  
  Averages flat lead light 7 67 13 13 79 27.7
With the 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been averaging 27.7 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 67 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (13 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 79 miles per hour (13 percent), and in heavy traffic (7 percent).

In addition the average 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a lead foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2006 27.8 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2006 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat light none 0 0 30 70 75 27.800
  flat light none 0 0 30 70 75 27.700
  flat light none 0 0 30 70 60 27.900
2006 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat light none 0 0 30 70 70 27.8  
  Averages flat light none 0 0 30 70 70 27.8
With the 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata gas mileage has been averaging 27.8 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 70 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (30 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition the average 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2006 26.9 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 0 0 50 50 62 23.700
  flat med none 0 0 50 50 62 25.500
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 26.300
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 25.100
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 28.000
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 25.200
  flat med none 0 0 50 50 62 26.300
  flat med none 0 0 50 50 62 26.100
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 24.500
  flat med none 0 0 50 50 62 26.300
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 25.600
  flat med none 0 0 50 50 62 26.100
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 17.400
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 27.300
  flat med none 0 0 10 90 50 27.000
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 26.200
  flat light none 0 0 50 50 62 25.400
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 23.600
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 26.300
  flat med none 0 0 50 50 62 25.600
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 29.000
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 27.700
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 27.800
  flat med none 0 0 50 50 62 27.800
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 26.500
  flat lead light 0 0 50 50 60 28.000
  flat med none 10 15 35 40 70 27.000
  hills light none 40 40 0 20 60 25.000
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 25.100
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 25.600
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 25.100
  flat med none 0 0 50 50 62 27.400
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 34.600
  flat med none 0 0 50 50 62 28.100
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 27.300
  flat light none 0 0 50 50 50 27.800
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 26.600
  flat med none 0 0 50 50 62 27.400
  flat med none 0 0 50 50 62 28.100
  flat med none 0 0 50 50 62 27.900
  flat med none 5 20 5 70 62 27.700
  flat med none 0 0 50 50 62 26.600
  flat med none 0 0 50 50 62 27.800
  flat med none 0 20 20 60 70 30.000
  flat med light 9 23 23 45 75 27.000
  flat med none 0 0 50 50 62 27.600
  flat med none 0 50 15 35 75 31.277
  hills med light 0 25 25 50 75 27.000
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 26.600
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 26.900
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 25.200
  flat med none 0 0 50 50 62 26.600
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 28.000
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 31.900
  flat light none 0 0 0 100 62 32.200
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 25.600
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 25.200
  flat med light 0 0 50 50 62 27.800
  flat light none 0 0 50 50 62 29.100
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 1 3 45 51 62 26.9  
  Averages flat med light 1 3 45 51 62 26.9
With the 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata fuel economy has been averaging 26.9 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 62 miles per hour (about 51 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (45 percent), in the city (3 percent), and in heavy traffic (1 percent).

In addition the average 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2005 27.5 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat light none 0 0 0 100 75 29.000
  mtns lead light 21 23 26 30 55 30.000
  flat light none 0 10 80 10 70 28.000
  flat lead none 30 60 10 0 N/A 23.000
2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 hills med none 13 23 29 35 67 27.5  
  Averages hills med none 13 23 29 35 67 27.5
With the turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been averaging 27.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 67 miles per hour (about 35 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (29 percent), in the city (23 percent), and in heavy traffic (13 percent).

In addition the average 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2005 31.2 MPG Highway Percentage 84 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2005 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 0 0 20 80 65 28.495
  flat med none 0 0 5 95 68 32.500
  flat med none 0 0 20 80 65 30.041
  flat med none 0 0 20 80 65 33.867
2005 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 0 0 16 84 66 31.2  
  Averages flat med none 0 0 16 84 66 31.2
With the 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata gas mileage has been averaging 31.2 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 66 miles per hour (about 84 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (16 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition the average 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2004 25.9 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 0 0 0 100 60 28.812
  hills lead light 0 0 90 10 60 19.500
  flat med none 10 10 30 50 70 28.515
  flat med hvy 0 100 0 0 N/A 24.000
  flat med hvy 0 0 0 100 70 30.000
  flat light none 10 50 10 30 60 25.000
  flat med none 10 25 40 25 70 25.283
2004 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 4 26 24 45 65 25.9  
  Averages flat med light 4 26 24 45 65 25.9
With the turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata fuel economy has been averaging 25.9 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 45 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (26 percent), in the suburbs (24 percent), and in heavy traffic (4 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2004 18.8 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 3 10 7 80 68 18.800
2004 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 3 10 7 80 68 18.8  
  Averages flat med none 3 10 7 80 68 18.8
With the 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been averaging 18.8 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 80 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (10 percent), in the suburbs (7 percent), and in heavy traffic (3 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2004 27.0 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat lead none 0 0 20 80 60 27.000
  flat lead none 0 0 20 80 60 27.000
2004 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat lead none 0 0 20 80 60 27.0  
  Averages flat lead none 0 0 20 80 60 27.0
With the 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata gas mileage has been averaging 27.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 80 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (20 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition the average 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a lead foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2003 28.0 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 hills med none 0 10 60 30 60 35.000
  flat lead none 10 5 15 70 70 26.000
  flat lead light 0 10 5 85 75 26.618
  flat med none 25 25 25 25 75 30.000
  flat light none 0 78 22 0 N/A 22.611
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 7 26 25 42 70 28.0  
  Averages flat med none 7 26 25 42 70 28.0
With the 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata fuel economy has been averaging 28.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 42 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (26 percent), in the suburbs (25 percent), and in heavy traffic (7 percent).

In addition the average 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2003 31.9 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 mtns lead none 0 10 35 55 65 31.000
  flat v.lt none 5 10 0 85 62 32.700
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 hills med none 3 10 18 70 64 31.9  
  Averages hills med none 3 10 18 70 64 31.9
With the 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been averaging 31.9 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 64 miles per hour (about 70 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (18 percent), in the city (10 percent), and in heavy traffic (3 percent).

In addition the average 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2002 28.5 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 35 15 0 50 65 27.000
  flat med none 10 10 10 70 70 30.000
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 23 13 5 60 68 28.5  
  Averages flat med none 23 13 5 60 68 28.5
With the 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata gas mileage has been averaging 28.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 60 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (23 percent), in the city (13 percent), and in the suburbs (5 percent).

In addition the average 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2002 21.5 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic RWD		 flat light light 10 20 50 20 60 21.500
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic RWD		 flat light light 10 20 50 20 60 21.5  
  Averages flat light light 10 20 50 20 60 21.5
With the 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata fuel economy has been averaging 21.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (20 percent), in the city (20 percent), and in heavy traffic (10 percent).

In addition the average 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2002 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 0 30 30 40 70 27.778
  flat lead none 10 20 20 50 75 9.205
  flat light none 10 20 20 50 75 32.000
  flat med light 10 10 50 30 75 25.074
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 8 20 30 43 74 23.5  
  Averages flat med light 8 20 30 43 74 23.5
With the 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been averaging 23.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 74 miles per hour (about 43 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (30 percent), in the city (20 percent), and in heavy traffic (8 percent).

In addition the average 2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2001 25.5 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2001 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 2 18 65 15 75 26.000
  flat med none 25 25 25 25 60 25.000
2001 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 14 22 45 20 68 25.5  
  Averages flat med light 14 22 45 20 68 25.5
With the 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata gas mileage has been averaging 25.5 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 45 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (22 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (20 percent), and in heavy traffic (14 percent).

In addition the average 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2001 31.2 MPG Highway Percentage 71 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2001 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic RWD		 mtns med none 0 0 0 100 55 31.471
  flat med none 0 0 47 53 60 30.143
  flat med none 0 0 30 70 60 31.250
  flat med none 0 0 70 30 60 31.773
  mtns med none 0 0 0 100 55 31.471
2001 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic RWD		 hills med none 0 0 29 71 58 31.2  
  Averages hills med none 0 0 29 71 58 31.2
With the 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata fuel economy has been averaging 31.2 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 58 miles per hour (about 71 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (29 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent).

In addition the average 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2001 27.9 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2001 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 flat med light 0 75 25 0 N/A 27.000
  hills lead light 5 45 0 50 55 28.866
2001 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 hills lead light 3 60 13 25 55 27.9  
  Averages hills lead light 3 60 13 25 55 27.9
With the 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been averaging 27.9 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 60 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 55 miles per hour (25 percent), in the suburbs (13 percent), and in heavy traffic (3 percent).

In addition the average 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a lead foot and the AC on only some of the time.
 
Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda MX-5 Miata 2000 27.0 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2000 2dr Convertible 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 0 20 10 70 80 27.009
2000 2dr Convertible 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 flat med none 0 20 10 70 80 27.0  
  Averages flat med none 0 20 10 70 80 27.0
With the 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata gas mileage has been averaging 27.0 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 80 miles per hour (about 70 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (20 percent), in the suburbs (10 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition the average 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mazda MX-5 Miata Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2016 Nothing has improved more with the Mazda MX-5 Miata's latest redesign than its fuel economy. The 2015 managed only 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway in the EPA's tests, disappointing for such a light car powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter engine. The new car tests much better: 27/34 with a manual transmission and 27/36 with an automatic. The MINI Cooper S Roadster was about equally efficient when equipped with a manual transmission (26/35), a little short with an automatic (25/34). The new MINI Convertible, if it shares the Hardtop's EPA ratings, won't be as efficient with a manual transmission (23/33) but will be as competitive as its predecessor with an automatic (26/33). The Scion FR-S barely out-economizes the old Miata with a manual (22/30) but is just a couple mpg short of the new one with an automatic (25/34). Premium fuel is recommended in all of these cars. The new Miata can use regular unleaded at the cost of some responsiveness. In my real-world driving of the new Miata with an automatic transmission the trip computer reported a suburban average around 30 mpg. On a 60-mph highway the average can reach 40, about 4 mpg better than a Scion FR-S and 5 mpg better than a MINI JCW Clubman, both tested with manual transmissions. Drive at 75 mph with the top down, though, and the reported average will fall to 34 mpg. The largest fuel economy advantage over the Scion FR-S appeared when both were flogged along Ohio's Route 26. The Scion's fuel economy dipped into the high teens, but the Mazda's only into the mid-20s. The most likely reason: the torquier, far less peaky Mazda engine doesn't have to be revved nearly as high to reach its sweet spot. The JCW Clubman, its turbo reducing the need for fuel-guzzling runs to the red line, fell between the two with a "spirited driving" average around 20 mpg. Overall, with the redesign the Miata's fuel economy has gone from worst to first. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
Mazda MX-5 Miata Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearComment
The first four "why nots" shouldn't have come as a surprise to anyone. This one might. I didn't ding the MX-5 Miata's engine for its power output, but I am going to ding it for its fuel input. While EPA ratings of 21 mpg city and 28 mpg are hardly abysmal, the FR-S does better (22/30) and a 315-horsepower Porsche Boxster S does about as well (20/28). With one of Mazda's new SKYACTIV engines, the Miata would go much farther on a gallon of gas. (The 2,900-pound Mazda3 is rated 27/39.) But this engine won't happen until the Miata is again redesigned. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

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Mazda MX-5 Miata Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Good enough to drive for fun and not worry about the cost. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2008 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I average 28mpg city and about 32 highway, and I have an uncontrollable lead foot in this car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 The MX-5 always seemed to be great on gas, no matter how hard you flogged it, top up or top down. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 I average about 8.5 L/100 km, so even though it uses Premium fue, it only costs about $40 to drive as much as 475km. This is with gas at about $1.20 a litre. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 a very cheap car to run see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 To date gas millage has never gone under 30mph and has gone to almost 39mph. And this has not been driving it EASY. Like I said before, it is a FUN FUN FUN Car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Great fuel economy for a sporty car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Excellent mileage. I get 36mpg on normal highway cruises and about 28mpg in town. When I go to the race track, I run around 22-24 mpg. If you are really savvy, this car burns about 2 gallons an hour! So cheap to keep on the road. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 Never thirstier than 10.5 l/100 km, even during autocross. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual RWD		 30-35 MPG....easy question these days. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
Mazda MX-5 Miata Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2003 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 For a small (size of a subcompact) 4-cylinder stick shift, it only gets around 28 mpg highway...my 6-cylinder Honda Accord got 30+. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

Mazda MX-5 Miata Gas Mileage (MPG)

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