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1987 Mazda RX-7 MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Mazda RX-7 is a two-seater offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 18 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 20 two-seaters rated for 1987, it ranks 10th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 15 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #10 of 20 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Mazda RX-7's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway229.410.7
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 1987 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1Honda Civic46 MPG $1,011
  2. 2Ford EXP28 MPG $1,661
  3. 3Toyota MR225 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Pontiac Fiero25 MPG $1,860
  5. 5Bertone X1/922 MPG $2,114
  6. 10Mazda RX-718 MPG $2,583
  7. 20Lamborghini Countach7 MPG $8,464
1987 RX-7Other two-seatersClass median: $2,659/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

RX-7 MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 1.3L 2-cyl · 5-speed manual
RX-7		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 1.3L 2-cyl · 4-speed automatic
RX-7		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 1.3L 2-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
RX-7		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.3L 2-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

1987 Mazda RX-7 vs. rivals

vs Red Shift Ltd. Delta 204T 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Delta 204T saves $7/yr vs Nissan 300ZX 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 300ZX saves $136/yr vs Chevrolet Corvette 17 MPG · $2,735/yr RX-7 saves $152/yr vs Autokraft Limited A.C.Mkiv 17 MPG · $2,735/yr RX-7 saves $152/yr vs CX Automotive CX 17 MPG · $2,735/yr RX-7 saves $152/yr vs Bertone X1/9 22 MPG · $2,114/yr X1/9 saves $470/yr vs Toyota MR2 25 MPG · $1,860/yr MR2 saves $723/yr vs Pontiac Fiero 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Fiero saves $723/yr vs Ford EXP 28 MPG · $1,661/yr EXP saves $923/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Mazda RX-7?

Up to 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 17 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Mazda RX-7 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Mazda RX-7?

The 1987 Mazda RX-7's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Mazda RX-7 per year?

About $2,583 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $17.22 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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