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Mazda MX-5 Miata Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
7 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
8 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
9 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
10 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
11 kilometers per liter 26 vehicles
12 kilometers per liter 20 vehicles
13 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
14 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
15 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
16 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
17 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
18 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
19 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
20 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
21 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
22 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
23 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
24 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
25 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
26 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
27 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
28 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
29 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
30 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
31 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
32 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
33 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
34 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
35 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
36 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
37 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
38 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
39 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
40 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
41 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
42 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
43 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
44 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
45 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
46 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
49 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
50 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
51 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
52 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
53 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
54 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
55 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
56 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
57 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
58 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
59 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
60 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
61 kilometers per liter 7 vehicles
62 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
63 kilometers per liter 5 vehicles
64 kilometers per liter 21 vehicles
65 kilometers per liter 9 vehicles
66 kilometers per liter 14 vehicles
67 kilometers per liter 10 vehicles
68 kilometers per liter 17 vehicles
69 kilometers per liter 13 vehicles
70 kilometers per liter 7 vehicles
71 kilometers per liter 19 vehicles
72 kilometers per liter 7 vehicles
73 kilometers per liter 7 vehicles
74 kilometers per liter 11 vehicles
75 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
76 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
77 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
78 kilometers per liter 5 vehicles
79 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
80 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
81 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
82 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
83 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
84 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
85 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
86 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
87 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
88 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
89 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
90 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
91 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
92 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
93 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
94 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
95 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
96 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
97 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
98 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
99 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
100 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
101 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
102 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
103 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
104 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
105 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
106 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
107 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
108 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
109 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
110 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
111 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
112 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
113 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
114 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
115 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
116 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
117 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
118 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
119 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
120 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
121 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
122 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
123 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
124 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
125 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
126 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
127 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
128 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
129 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
130 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
131 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
132 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
133 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
134 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
135 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
136 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
137 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
138 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2017 2017 2dr Convertible 155-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 73.2
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With the 135 kilowatts 2.0L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been averaging 73.2 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miatas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 kilometers per hour (about 50 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers 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.
2016 2016 2dr Convertible 155-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 81.1
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2016 2016 2dr Convertible 129-hp 1.5L I4 6-sp manual RWD 138.4
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2013 2013 2dr Convertible 167-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual RWD 83.75
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2012 2012 2dr Convertible 155-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 67.61
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2011 2011 2dr Convertible 158-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 72.9
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2010 2010 2dr Convertible 155-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 66.5
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2010 2010 2dr Convertible 158-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 72.2
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2009 2009 2dr Convertible 155-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 60.64
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2009 2009 2dr Convertible 167-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual RWD 74.1
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2008 2008 2dr Convertible 155-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 65.04
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2008 2008 2dr Convertible 167-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual RWD 63.95
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2008 2008 2dr Convertible 158-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 72.17
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2007 2007 2dr Convertible 155-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 52.02
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2007 2007 2dr Convertible 167-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual RWD 61.3
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2007 2007 2dr Convertible 158-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 71.5
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2006 2006 2dr Convertible 155-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 17.82
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2006 2006 2dr Convertible 167-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual RWD 50.54
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2006 2006 2dr Convertible 158-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 65.4
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2005 2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-sp manual RWD 64.7
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2005 2005 2dr Convertible 167-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual RWD 57.81
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2004 2004 2dr Convertible turbocharged 178hp 1.8L I4 6-sp manual RWD 60.89
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2004 2004 2dr Convertible 155-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 63.5
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2004 2004 2dr Convertible 167-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual RWD 8
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2003 2003 2dr Convertible 155-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 43.39
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2003 2003 2dr Convertible 167-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual RWD 65.98
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2002 2002 2dr Convertible 155-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 55.33
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2002 2002 2dr Convertible 167-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual RWD 67.05
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2002 2002 2dr Convertible 158-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 50.6
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2001 2001 2dr Convertible 155-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 65.7
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2001 2001 2dr Convertible 167-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual RWD 60
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2001 2001 2dr Convertible 158-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 73.42
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2000 2000 2dr Convertible 167-hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual RWD 63.5
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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
 

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

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 (km/L)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Mazda MX-5 Miata's real-world km/L based on how and where you drive a car.