Mazda 626 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mazda 626 model year from 1984 to 2002 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the 626 has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1985 (up to 33 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Mazda 626 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 20–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 20–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 20–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 20–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 20–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 20–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 20–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 20–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 20–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 19–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 19–24 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 19–24 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 19–24 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 19–24 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 19–24 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 22–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 22–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 23–33 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 23–33 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
2002 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 2002 626 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2001 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 2001 626 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2000 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 2000 626 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
1999 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 1999 626 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
1998 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 1998 626 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
1997 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 1997 626 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
1996 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 1996 626 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
1995 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 1995 626 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
1994 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 1994 626 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
1993 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 1993 626 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 626 | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
1992 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 1992 626 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
1991 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 1991 626 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
1990 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 1990 626 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
1989 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 1989 626 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
1988 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 1988 626 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 626/MX-6 | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
1987 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 1987 626 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1986 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 1986 626 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1985 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 1985 626 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 33 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
1984 Mazda 626: engines & MPG
The 1984 626 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 33 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| 626 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Mazda 626 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the 626 range from 24 to 33 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1985 model year.
What engines does the 2002 Mazda 626 have?
The 2002 626 was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl engines — see the 2002 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Mazda 626 require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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