Mazda RX-7 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mazda RX-7 model year from 1984 to 1995 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the RX-7 has been offered with 1.3L 2-cyl, 1.3L, 1.1L 2-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1995 (up to 18 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Mazda RX-7 fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
1995 18 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl — —
1994 18 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl — —
1993 18 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl — —
1992 17–18 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl — —
1991 17–18 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl — —
1990 17–18 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl — —
1989 17–18 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl — —
1988 17–18 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl — —
1987 17–18 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl — —
1986 18 MPG 1.3L, 1.3L 2-cyl — —
1985 17 MPG 1.1L 2-cyl, 1.3L 2-cyl — —
1984 17 MPG 1.3L 2-cyl, 1.1L 2-cyl — —

1995 Mazda RX-7: engines & MPG

The 1995 RX-7 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 15 23 18 MPG
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG

1994 Mazda RX-7: engines & MPG

The 1994 RX-7 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 15 23 18 MPG
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 16 22 18 MPG

1993 Mazda RX-7: engines & MPG

The 1993 RX-7 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 15 23 18 MPG
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 16 22 18 MPG

1992 Mazda RX-7: engines & MPG

The 1992 RX-7 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 23 18 MPG
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 22 17 MPG

1991 Mazda RX-7: engines & MPG

The 1991 RX-7 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 23 18 MPG
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 22 17 MPG

1990 Mazda RX-7: engines & MPG

The 1990 RX-7 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 23 18 MPG
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 22 17 MPG

1989 Mazda RX-7: engines & MPG

The 1989 RX-7 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 23 18 MPG
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 22 17 MPG
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG

1988 Mazda RX-7: engines & MPG

The 1988 RX-7 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG

1987 Mazda RX-7: engines & MPG

The 1987 RX-7 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG

1986 Mazda RX-7: engines & MPG

The 1986 RX-7 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.3L, 1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-7 1.3L Manual 5-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG

1985 Mazda RX-7: engines & MPG

The 1985 RX-7 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.1L 2-cyl, 1.3L 2-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-7 1.1L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
RX-7 1.1L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
RX-7 1.1L 2-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 22 17 MPG
RX-7 1.1L 2-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG

1984 Mazda RX-7: engines & MPG

The 1984 RX-7 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.3L 2-cyl, 1.1L 2-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RX-7 1.3L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
RX-7 1.1L 2-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG
RX-7 1.1L 2-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 21 17 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Mazda RX-7 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the RX-7 range from 17 to 18 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1995 model year.

What engines does the 1995 Mazda RX-7 have?

The 1995 RX-7 was EPA-rated with 1.3L 2-cyl engines — see the 1995 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Mazda RX-7 require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and regular gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Mazda RX-7 EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/mazda/rx-7.

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