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Mazda CX-7 MPG

EPA fuel economy for 15 Mazda CX-7 trims sold from 2007 to 2012. Best ever: 23 MPG (2011 CX-7 2WD). Latest model year 2012: 19 to 22 MPG combined across 3 trims.

23best combined MPG (2011)
20 / 27city / highway of the best trim
18lowest combined MPG (2009)
6model years rated
$3,050a year to fuel, cheapest 2012 trim at EPA prices

Mazda CX-7 fuel cost calculator

Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.

At $4.48 a gallon for regular, $5.49 for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2012 Mazda CX-7 to fuel is the CX-7 2WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (22 MPG) at $3,050 a year. The CX-7 4WD, 2.3 L, 4 cyl (19 MPG) costs $4,330, so the thriftier trim saves $1,280 a year and $6,400 over five years.

2012 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
CX-7 2WD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDRegular22$3,050cheapest
CX-7 2WD2.3 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium20$4,120+$1,060
CX-7 4WD2.3 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)4WDPremium19$4,330+$1,280

Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.

Mazda CX-7 MPG by year

YearBest combinedCityHwyBest trim that yearTrims
2012222027CX-7 2WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S5)3
2011232027CX-7 2WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S5)3
2010232028CX-7 2WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S5)3
2009201723CX-7 2WD, 2.3 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S6)2
2008191723CX-7 2WD, 2.3 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S6)2
2007191722CX-7 2WD, 2.3 L, 4 cyl, Auto (S6)2

Every Mazda CX-7 trim

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCityHwyCombCO2 g/miFuel cost/yr
2012CX-7 2WD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDRegular202722404$3,050
2012CX-7 2WD2.3 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium182420444$4,120
2012CX-7 4WD2.3 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)4WDPremium172119468$4,330
2011CX-7 2WD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDRegular202723386$2,920
2011CX-7 2WD2.3 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium182420444$4,120
2011CX-7 4WD2.3 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)4WDPremium172119468$4,330
2010CX-7 2WD2.5 L, 4 cylAuto (S5)FWDRegular202823386$2,920
2010CX-7 2WD2.3 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium182521423$3,920
2010CX-7 4WD2.3 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)4WDPremium172319468$4,330
2009CX-7 2WD2.3 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium172320444$4,120
2009CX-7 4WD2.3 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)4WD/AWDPremium162218494$4,580
2008CX-7 2WD2.3 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium172319468$4,330
2008CX-7 4WD2.3 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)4WD/AWDPremium162218494$4,580
2007CX-7 2WD2.3 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)FWDPremium172219468$4,330
2007CX-7 4WD2.3 L, 4 cylAuto (S6)4WD/AWDPremium162218494$4,580

CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).

Compare with other 2012 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

VehicleCombinedCityHwy
2012 Toyota RAV4 EV767874
2012 BYD e6626064
2012 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD323430
2012 Lexus RX 450h293128
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2WD272530
2012 Chevrolet Equinox FWD262231

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Questions people ask

What is the best MPG for a Mazda CX-7?

The most efficient Mazda CX-7 the EPA has rated is the 2011 CX-7 2WD at 23 MPG combined (20 city, 27 highway).

What MPG does the 2012 Mazda CX-7 get?

2012 Mazda CX-7 trims range from 19 to 22 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.

Which Mazda CX-7 has the worst fuel economy?

The 2009 CX-7 4WD is the lowest rated at 18 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a Mazda CX-7 for a year?

At $4.48 a gallon for regular, $5.49 for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2012 Mazda CX-7 to fuel is the CX-7 2WD, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (22 MPG) at $3,050 a year. The CX-7 4WD, 2.3 L, 4 cyl (19 MPG) costs $4,330, so the thriftier trim saves $1,280 a year and $6,400 over five years.

More from Mazda: every Mazda model. Fuel types on this model: Premium, Regular. EPA classes: Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.