Mazda CX-5What does it cost to run, and is an EV cheaper?
Driving 250 km a week, the Mazda CX-5 G25 Pure AWD uses about $43.16 of petrol a week in South Australia and $45.57 in ACT, at this week's average prices. Over 5 years it costs about $59,026 to own, and 22 of the 118 EVs we track work out cheaper.
Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. May show an overseas version or a related model.
What would it cost you in fuel?
Mazda CX-5 fuel costs by state
Mazda CX-5 G25 Pure AWD, using each capital's average unleaded price for the week to 21 October 2026. *Per year assumes 15,000 km.
| State | Petrol | Per week | Per year* | Full tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | $2.39 | $44.18 | $2,651 | $139 |
| Victoria | $2.36 | $43.70 | $2,622 | $137 |
| Queensland | $2.37 | $43.92 | $2,635 | $138 |
| South Australia | $2.33 | $43.16 | $2,590 | $135 |
| WA | $2.35 | $43.51 | $2,611 | $136 |
| Tasmania | $2.46 | $45.47 | $2,728 | $143 |
| ACT | $2.46 | $45.57 | $2,734 | $143 |
| NT | $2.45 | $45.34 | $2,721 | $142 |
Road trips in the Mazda CX-5
Fuel cost for the G25 Pure AWD at its claimed 7.4 L/100 km and this week's NSW petrol price. Under each trip: the same drive in its closest electric rival, with charging stops. Tap a trip for the full charging guide.
Forthing Taikon 5: $101 in charging, 3 charging stopsSydney to Brisbane908 km · about $160 in petrol · 1 refuel
Forthing Taikon 5: $107 in charging, 4 charging stopsBrisbane to Cairns1693 km · about $299 in petrol · 2 refuels
Forthing Taikon 5: $217 in charging, 8 charging stopsMelbourne to Adelaide726 km · about $128 in petrol · 1 refuel
Forthing Taikon 5: $81 in charging, 3 charging stopsSydney to Canberra286 km · about $51 in petrol · no refuel
Forthing Taikon 5: $19 in charging, no charging stopsPerth to Margaret River269 km · about $48 in petrol · no refuel
Forthing Taikon 5: $18 in charging, no charging stopsMelbourne to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road970 km · about $171 in petrol · 1 refuel
Forthing Taikon 5: $116 in charging, 5 charging stops
Mazda CX-5 performance
| Variant | 0–100 km/h | Power | Torque | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G25 Pure AWD | – | 140 kW | 252 Nm | AWD |
Maker's claimed figures. A dash means the figure isn't published for the Australian version.
Reliability and track record
The Mazda CX-5 has been on sale here for 9 years and our checks so far haven't turned up any widely reported faults. Like every car, it may still have had recalls, so check the official list.
Check official recalls for this car
How we rate: under 2 years on sale here is "Too new to tell". A widely reported fault or repeated recalls is "Known issues". Otherwise it's "Established". We list documented problems with a source, not opinions. Single recalls that were fixed are listed but don't change the rating, as most models have some.
What a Mazda CX-5 costs to own over 5 years
250 km a week in NSW at $2.39 a litre of petrol. Scheduled service every 12 months or 15,000 km, about $450 a visit. Warranty: 5 yrs / unlimited km.
| Variant | Fuel use | On the road* | Fuel / yr | Servicing / yr | Tyres / yr | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G25 Pure AWD | 7.4 L/100 km | $43,990 | $2,297 | $450 | $260 | $59,026 |
What do "on the road" and "cost to own" mean?
Before on-road costs (+ on-roads): the car's list price only. You pay extra government charges and dealer fees on top when you buy.
On-road costs: stamp duty, first year's registration, compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, number plates and the dealer's delivery fee. They usually add $3,000–6,000 depending on the car and your state. Where a price is "before on-roads" we add about $4,000. See stamp duty and rego by state.
Drive-away: a price that already includes the on-road costs, so it's what you actually pay to drive the car home.
On the road price: the drive-away price, or the list price plus our on-road estimate.
Cost to own: everything you'd spend over the years you keep the car (5 unless you change it): the on the road price, plus a home wall charger for EVs (about $2,000, one-off), plus charging or fuel, scheduled servicing and tyres for every year. Divide it by the number of weeks to see what the car really costs you each week.
Not included: yearly rego renewals and insurance after the first year, finance interest, and what the car is worth when you sell it. These vary too much by person and car to estimate fairly, and resale value is the biggest unknown, especially for newer brands.
The Mazda CX-5 against EVs
The eight EVs with the lowest 5-year cost to own, against the Mazda CX-5 G25 Pure AWD at $59,026. Green means the EV works out cheaper. EV totals include a home charger.
| EV | Charging / week | 5-year total | vs this petrol |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYDAtto 1 Essential | $14.54 | $37,146 | −$21,881 |
| LeapmotorB03X Style | $12.75 | $38,462 | −$20,564 |
| GeelyEX2 Complete | $14.91 | $39,523 | −$19,503 |
| MGMG4 Urban 43 | $15.47 | $42,474 | −$16,552 |
| BYDDolphin Essential | $14.91 | $43,243 | −$15,783 |
| HondaSuper-ONE Super-ONE | $11.72 | $44,541 | −$14,485 |
| GACAion UT Premium | $15.38 | $45,160 | −$13,866 |
| JaecooJ5 EV Track | $13.41 | $45,284 | −$13,743 |
Head-to-head with its closest electric rivals
About Mazda
Independent, though its 6e and CX-6e EVs are built in China by its joint venture with Changan. Who owns which car brand.
Common questions
How much is a Mazda CX-5 in Australia?
The Mazda CX-5 starts from $39,990 + on-roads (October 2026). Prices change often, so check with a dealer.
How much fuel does a Mazda CX-5 use?
Its claimed fuel use is 7.4 L/100 km. Driving 250 km a week that's about $43.16 to $45.57 of petrol a week, depending on your state.
Is a Mazda CX-5 cheaper to run than an EV?
Per week, an EV charged at home usually costs much less to run. Counting the purchase price, a home charger, servicing and tyres over 5 years, 22 of the 118 EVs we track cost less to own than the Mazda CX-5, led by the BYD Atto 1.
How far can a Mazda CX-5 go on a tank?
About 627 km in real driving on its 58 L tank (about 784 km at the claimed 7.4 L/100 km). Expect less when towing or carrying heavy loads.
Other petrol and diesel cars
How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at October 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: ACCC capital-city averages, 21 October 2026.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
Printed from EV Pick · evpick.com.au. Prices and costs are estimates; check with the dealer. © 2026 EV Pick (T. Crouch). For personal use only; not to be copied, republished or sold without permission.