Against 344 other Hybrid cars rated 2024–2026, the CX-70 trails their 28 mpg average by 2 mpg, about $106 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2025, the 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid (2026), does 26 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.3L 6-cyl Hybrid (2025), 25: $59 a year apart.
Every Mazda CX-70 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid | 25 / 28 | 2026–2026 | $1,477 | |
| 3.3L 6-cyl Hybrid | 23 / 28 | 2025–2025 | $1,536 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Lexus GX gets 17 mpg, the Cadillac Escalade 17 mpg and the Hyundai Palisade 27.8 mpg, next to 26 mpg for the 2026 CX-70.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.123 |
| Fuel per year | $1,477 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,385 |
| Against other Hybrid cars, 2024–2026 | +$106 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,025 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Mazda CX-70 gives up 3 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 25 in the city, $165 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3 mpg (12%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the CX-70 changed over the years
The CX-70 peaked in 2026 at 26 mpg (25 city, 28 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2025 at 25 — 1 mpg apart, or $59 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 / 28 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2025 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Mazda CX-70 — 2 engines across 2025–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,025. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Mazda CX-70 get?
26 mpg combined, 25 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2025 the CX-70 has averaged 25.5 mpg.
Is the 2026 CX-70 more efficient than the 2025?
Yes: 26 against 25 mpg combined, about $59 a year less to run.
Does the CX-70 get better gas mileage than the Lexus GX?
Yes: 26 mpg for the 2026 CX-70 against 17 for the 2026 Lexus GX, about $782 a year less to run.
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