Mazda · 1988–1992 · Gas

Mazda 626/MX-6 MPG by year

The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Mazda 626/MX-6, from 1988 to 1992. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1992, at 24 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1992 model is 26% more efficient than the median midsize car that year (24 vs. 19 MPG).

Most efficient year199224 MPG combined
Latest (1992)24 MPG$1,938/yr to fuel
First rated (1988)24 MPG$1,938/yr at today's prices
Model years rated520 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • 626/MX-6, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every 626/MX-6 model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1992 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 19
21 / 29 19 — 4 $1,938
1991 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 19
21 / 29 19 — 4 $1,938
1990 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 19
21 / 28 20 — 4 $1,938
1989 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 19
21 / 29 20.5 — 4 $1,938
1988 Gas 24 MPG
lowest 19
21 / 28 20 — 4 $1,938

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Mazda 626/MX-6 year has the best fuel economy?

The 1988 Mazda 626/MX-6, rated up to 24 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,938 a year.

What is the fuel economy of the latest Mazda 626/MX-6?

The 1992 Mazda 626/MX-6 is rated up to 24 MPG combined.

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