The 5 most fuel-efficient 2022 Mazda vehicles

Mazda vehicles are known for the driving pleasure they provide, their sporty styling, premium interiors and the performance of their SKYACTIV engines. That said, Mazda also offers its owners impressive fuel economy, again thanks to SKYACTIV technology.

SKYACTIV technology is actually a series of improvements made to a variety of vehicle components with the goal of optimizing efficiency and reducing fuel consumption without requiring any compromise in performance. In other words, the SKYACTIV system aims to extract the maximum power from every drop of fuel and thereby improve efficiency without compromising the dynamic driving experience that is typical of Mazda products. The result is impressive fuel economy on any Mazda vehicle, fuel economy that outperforms the competition in every segment in which Mazda offers a vehicle.

With the price of fuel continuing to rise lately, interest in fuel-efficient vehicles has never been higher. Mazda offers several models that stand out in this area, as shown in the following ranking. Here are the 5 most fuel-efficient 2022 Mazda vehicles.

2022 Mazda3

• 2.0L engine - front-wheel drive - 6-speed manual: 8.7L/100km city, 6.4L/100km highway

• 2.0L engine - front-wheel drive - 6-speed automatic: 8.4L/100km city, 6.6L/100km highway

• 2.5L engine - front-wheel drive - 6-speed manual: 8.9 L/100 km city, 6.5 L/100 km highway

• 2.5L engine - all-wheel drive - 6-speed automatic: 8.7 L/100 km city, 6.4 L/100 km highway

• 2.5L Turbo engine - all-wheel drive - 6-speed automatic: 10.1 l/100 km city, 7.3 l/100 km highway

2022 Mazda3 Sport

• 2.0L engine - front-wheel drive - 6-speed manual: 8.7 L/100 km city, 6.6 L/100 km highway

• 2.0L engine - front-wheel drive - 6-speed automatic: 8.6 L/100km city, 6.7 L/100km highway

• 2.5L engine - front-wheel drive - 6-speed manual: 9.6 L/100 km city, 7.1 L/100 km highway

• 2.5 L engine - front-wheel drive - 6-speed automatic: 9.1 L/100 km city, 6.8 L/100 km highway

• 2.5 L engine - all-wheel drive - 6-speed automatic: 9.5 L/100 km city, 7.4 L/100 km highway

• 2.5L Turbo engine - all-wheel drive - 6-speed automatic: 10.1 l/100 km city, 7.5 l/100 km highway

2022 Mazda CX-3

• 2.0L engine - front-wheel drive - 6-speed manual: 8.8 L/100 km city, 7.0 L/100 km highway

• 2.0L engine - front-wheel drive - 6-speed automatic: 8.3 L/100 km city, 6.9 L/100 km highway

• 2.0L engine - all-wheel drive - 6-speed automatic: 8.6 L/100 km city, 7.4 L/100 km highway

2022 Mazda CX-30

• 2.0L engine - all-wheel drive - 6-speed automatic: 9.4 L/100 km city, 7.7 L/100 km highway

• 2.5L engine - all-wheel drive - 6-speed automatic: 9.9 L/100 km city, 7.7 L/100 km highway

• 2.5L Turbo engine - all-wheel drive - 6-speed automatic: 10.5 l/100 km city, 7.9 l/100 km highway

2022 Mazda MX-5

• 2.0L engine - rear-wheel drive - 6-speed manual: 9.0 L/100 km city, 7.0 L/100 km highway

• 2.0L engine - front wheel drive - 6-speed automatic: 9.0 L/100 km city, 6.6 L/100 km highway

As you can see, both versions of the Mazda3 as well as the Mazda CX-3 and CX-30 SUVs stand out in terms of fuel economy. Although not in the top 5, the completely redesigned 2022 Mazda CX-5 also offers better-than-average fuel economy in its segment, especially with its cylinder deactivation technology.

As for the Mazda MX-5, it is nothing less than one of the few fuel-efficient convertible vehicles on the market!

Let’s not forget the 2022 Mazda MX-30

Of course, if you don't want to worry about your vehicle's fuel consumption at all, then the 2022 Mazda MX-30 is just the thing. It is fully electric with a 35.5-kWh battery that allows it to travel 161 kilometres. It also charges faster than any electric vehicle on the market today.

The Mazda MX-30 can be charged at Level 1, 2 and 3 charging stations. On a Level 2 charger the MX-30 can be recharged in 2 hours and 50 minutes, while on a 50-kW Level 3 terminal, it can charge from 20% to 80% in only 36 minutes.

Whatever your needs, Mazda has a fuel-efficient vehicle for you, or even an electric vehicle!