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Mazda · model year 2026
2026 Mazda CX-30 4WD
SUV · 4-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 108 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #108 of 479 - 189 Fuel-efficient small SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #189 of 521 - 08 Mazda cars
Every model year, newest first #8 of 1,156 - 716 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #716 of 1,172 - 239 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #239 of 1,362 - 421 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #421 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2026 Mazda CX-30 4WD is a small sport utility vehicle with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, automatic six-speed transmission and gasoline power. It returns 27 MPG combined, with 24 MPG city and 31 MPG highway. Its listed annual fuel cost is $2,500, and tailpipe CO2 output is 329 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Four-wheel drive in a small SUV body
- 31 MPG highway rating
- Automatic six-speed transmission
- 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 24 MPG city rating
- $2,500 listed annual fuel cost
- 329 g/mi tailpipe CO2
- Gasoline-only powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small SUV with four-wheel drive Owners who spend more miles on highways Shoppers comparing SUV fuel numbers
Choose the 2026 Mazda CX-30 4WD when a small SUV body and four-wheel drive matter more than minimizing fuel spending. The 31 MPG highway result suits longer road trips better than stop-and-go use, where the rating drops to 24 MPG. Its operating estimate gives buyers a clear yearly budget, while the 329 g/mi CO2 figure shows the emissions trade-off of this gasoline setup.
What it is
The 2026 Mazda CX-30 4WD is a small SUV with four-wheel drive. It uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and an automatic six-speed transmission. See other Mazda cars for the same make.
The numbers
Its combined rating is 27 MPG, the single figure to use for an overall fuel-economy view. City driving is rated at 24 MPG, while highway driving reaches 31 MPG.
What it costs to run
The listed annual fuel cost is $2,500. Tailpipe carbon dioxide output is 329 grams per mile.
How it compares
The CX-30 4WD's own spread is 24 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway.
Who it suits
This CX-30 fits a driver who wants a small SUV with four-wheel drive and prefers highway fuel economy of 31 MPG. Its 27 MPG combined rating gives a straightforward basis for estimating fuel use against similar SUVs.
Trade-offs
Four-wheel drive comes with a 27 MPG combined rating, while city driving falls to 24 MPG. The gasoline powertrain also carries a listed 329 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure and $2,500 annual fuel cost.
Verdict
Choose the 2026 Mazda CX-30 4WD when a small SUV body and four-wheel drive matter more than minimizing fuel spending. The 31 MPG highway result suits longer road trips better than stop-and-go use, where the rating drops to 24 MPG. Its operating estimate gives buyers a clear yearly budget, while the 329 g/mi CO2 figure shows the emissions trade-off of this gasoline setup.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 27 MPG
- City MPG
- 24 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,500
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 329 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- 4-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Mazda CX-30 4WD's combined MPG?
It is rated at 27 MPG combined.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
The CX-30 4WD is rated at 24 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway.
How much is its annual fuel cost?
Its listed annual fuel cost is $2,500.
What drivetrain does this CX-30 use?
It uses four-wheel drive.
What engine and transmission are listed?
The powertrain is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with an automatic six-speed transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 329 grams per mile.