Mazda · 1984–2002 · Gas
Mazda 626 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 14 model years of the Mazda 626, from 1984 to 2002. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1999, at 26 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 2002 model is 22% more efficient than the median midsize car that year (25 vs. 20.5 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- 626, 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 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 29 | 20.5 | — | 4 | $1,860 |
| 2001 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 29 | 20 | — | 4 | $1,860 |
| 2000 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 29 | 20 | — | 4 | $1,860 |
| 1999 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 30 | 20 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1998 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 30 | 21 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1997 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 31 | 20 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1996 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 31 | 21 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1995 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 31 | 20 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1994 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 31 | 20 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1993 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 19 |
23 / 31 | 19 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1987 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
23 / 29 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 1986 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
23 / 29 | 25 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 1985 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 23 |
23 / 29 | 25 | — | 2 | $1,860 |
| 1984 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 23 |
23 / 29 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,860 |
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 year has the best fuel economy?
The 1993 Mazda 626, rated up to 26 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,788 a year.
Which Mazda 626 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2000 model, whose most efficient version is rated 25 MPG combined (about $1,860 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Mazda 626?
The 2002 Mazda 626 is rated up to 25 MPG combined.