2018 Mazda Mx-5

Sports Car Premium
Mazda Mx-5 2018
29MPG Combined
2 Trims
Updated February 27, 2026

Get the full picture on the 2018 Mazda Mx-5. As a Sports Car, it achieves 29 combined MPG and has not yet been rated by NHTSA. Below you’ll find detailed specs for every trim, plus recall information and competitor comparisons.

2018 Mazda Mx-5 Specifications

SpecValue
Combined MPG29 combined MPG
City MPG26
Highway MPG35
Body StyleSports Car
Fuel TypePremium
DriveRWD
Available Trims2

Available Trims

TrimMPG (City/Hwy/Combined)EngineTransmission
Man26/33/292.0L 4cylManual 6-spd
4 cyl26/35/292.0L 4cylAutomatic (S6)

Annual Fuel Cost

Based on EPA estimates, the 2018 Mazda Mx-5 costs approximately $2,000 per year in fuel. This assumes 15,000 miles driven annually and current fuel prices.

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