Mazda CX-5 vs. Volkswagen Touareg MPG

Chart is based on 156 fuel economy reports for the Mazda CX-5 and 90 fuel economy reports for the Volkswagen Touareg.

Mazda CX-5 MPG

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
2021	4dr SUV 162-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	hills	light	light	0	10	20	70	110	32.7
2019	4dr SUV 192-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	5	5	25	65	80	27.7
2016	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	3	2	19	76	67	29.7
2016	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	1	3	37	60	62	29.3
2016	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	1	10	33	56	79	35.7
2015	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	2	15	17	65	70	25.7
2015	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	6	6	55	33	66	25.9
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2014.5	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	50	0	50	110	31.5
2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 173hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	0	10	60	30	110	31.7
2014	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	3	23	22	53	64	30.2
2014	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	0	14	67	19	71	25.1
2014	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	hvy	20	0	50	30	65	26.9
2013	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	12	34	27	27	71	28.3
2013	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	8	5	48	40	65	28.5
2013	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	hills	med	none	2	5	5	88	60	35.3

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Volkswagen Touareg MPG

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	4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	0	6	22	73	68	20.5
2016	4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	45	3	53	65	20.9
2014	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	13	38	50	65	27.5
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	6	21	73	69	30.1
2013	4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	0	20	80	75	24.3
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	5	15	65	15	60	22.0
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	1	0	93	6	50	22.7
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2011	4dr SUV supercharged 380hp 3.0L V6 Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	5	20	35	40	60	26.5
2011	4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	0	20	40	40	65	18.0
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	flat	light	none	3	14	16	67	75	23.2
2010	4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	hills	med	none	5	0	95	0	0	15.0
2008	4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	hills	med	light	25	25	9	41	73	13.3
2008	4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	none	12	6	18	65	58	18.2
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	light	5	8	23	63	77	22.4
2007	4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	hills	v.lt	light	0	83	0	17	120	9.8
2007	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	light	22	23	13	42	95	16.5
2006	4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	light	0	70	0	30	75	14.7
2006	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	flat	light	none	15	70	5	10	60	17.0
2005	4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	hvy	28	35	27	12	73	15.5
2005	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	flat	light	none	19	30	17	33	60	16.6
2004	4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	flat	med	light	13	33	35	19	69	14.2
2004	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	flat	light	light	8	17	30	45	68	18.4
2003.5	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	hills	med	light	5	5	5	85	110	18.1

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Mazda CX-5

Mazda CX-5 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	In a bid to broaden the appeal of its cars, Mazda added a focus on fuel economy to its traditional emphasis on handling. The 2013 CX-5 earned surprising EPA fuel economy ratings of 26 mpg city, 35 highway--but with a manual transmission and front-wheel-drive. Add AWD and a six-speed automatic transmission, and the ratings fell to a less lofty but still competitive 25/31. This, though, was with the wheezy 155-horsepower 2.0-liter engine. Certainly adding a half-liter of displacement (and 29 horsepower) must impact mpg. It does, but not much: fuel economy drops by a single mile per gallon, yielding 24/30. For those who'd like to trade the extra power for one mpg, the 2.0 continues to power the base "Sport" trim. I don't foresee many takers. The larger engine feels much stronger. At least as important, it doesn't sound nearly as weak and buzzy. But you won't find powertrain performance among the reasons to buy a CX-5 because the improvement merely makes the CX-5 competitive in this area. The CR-V and RAV4, among others, are about equally quick. Even with slightly lower EPA ratings the CX-5 still bests the 22/29 RAV4, especially in city/suburban driving. But there's a new segment champ. The 2014 Subaru Forester manages 24/32. see full Mazda CX-5 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mazda CX-5

Mazda CX-5 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	My Mazda is the AWD model, and, I'm pleasantly surprised that it's bascially hitting its EPA numbesr so far. I've done 3 long trips, mostly interstate, running 70 - 75 Mph, and, average mileage is running 27.5 - 30 Mpg. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2014	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Hard to complain about averaging 27 mpg in an all wheel drive vehicle that is mostly surburban driven. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2014	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This SUV gets as good mileage as my father's Ford Escape Hybrid! Overall, I love that I am actually getting better MPG than my previous car, which was a 2009 Mazda 6. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2014	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The number two reason I chose this vehicle was for the gas mileage, which has so far exceeded my expectations. According to the information screen, I've been averaging between 29 and 30 mpg. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2014	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Fuel economy was the best in its class. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2013	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	True to EPA estimates, 25 city/31 highway for the AWD AT. I've tracked about half of the miles I have driven on fuelly and get ~28mpg (mostly using the car to commute to work on state routes w/ 55 mph speed limits). see full Mazda CX-5 review
2013	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	see full Mazda CX-5 review
2013	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Outstanding, I am still meeting or beating the EPA standards for this vehicle with an automatic transmission. Over a 3500 mile road trip, the total (calculated) MPG was 31.3 for the entire trip, this was 2600 miles of interstate, and about 900 miles of city driving and touring. The speeds on the highway were 70-80 MPH for most of the interstate, so this seems to be above EPA speeds. Of course the mileage drops off above 70 mph, but cruising at 80 MPH in west Texas, the average (tank to tank) on the two tanks was 29.6 MPG. Most of this is because of the fact that the transmission is a help as well, the locking converter and six speeds allow for a good range of flexibility for the engine to run. see full Mazda CX-5 review
2013	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Being a "green" thinking person, I liked the fact that the Mazda has the best fuel economy in it's class, by a fair margin! It does deliver on it's claim: I get 30-33 on the highway, depending on average speed, even in the up and down terrain of Seattle highways, and average 20-23 in strictly city driving. Again, we have a lot of hills in Seattle, which have a big affect on fuel economy. The modest sized engine does work and rev a bit more than some of the others I drove, but it does just fine overall. IF you want a very fast 0-60 time get a BMW or Porsche SUV, but be prepared to pay the price at the pump!! see full Mazda CX-5 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Diesel makes the extra weight of an SUV tolerable. In 4 months of use I've been getting high teens around town and 29 cruising on the highway at 70-75. Slowing down to 60-65 puts mpg just over 30. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2011	4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Like any diesel, it is always above EPA rating. No complaints at all. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2011	4dr SUV supercharged 380hp 3.0L V6 Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	GREAT Economy. It is a game to see how high I can get up to. Last evening in a 40 minute local drive 31 mpg see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 310hp 4.9L V10 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	All that diesel power and I get 25 mpg going 80 mph on the highway. see full Volkswagen Touareg review

Volkswagen Touareg Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	I do not have a heavy foot and the V6 gas version gets only about 19-21 on HWY at 60 MPH opposed to 24-27 with a X5. I drove 700 mi (interstate) and averaged only 19 @ 70 mph. Not good! see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2008	4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	Very poor. The V6 gets barely 18 and the V8 gets 17mpg of PREMIUM. But then again you buys knowing, still disappointing. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2006	4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	This car gets 14.7 city and 17.5 HWY. On Premium Fuel. But we pay the price for the speed, comfort, and security of the Touareg. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2004	4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	14-16 mpg light loads around town; 6-9 when towing. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2004	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range	14-15 mpg in todays market is not very good for an SUV with a V6. see full Volkswagen Touareg review