1990 Mazda 626/MX-6Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
1990 Mazda 626/MX-6

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City
21
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
24
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

31.0MPG average+29.1% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 24 MPG · Owner reported avg: 31.0 MPG

Driving mix: City 18% / Highway 82%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 31.0 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 24 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
18
Hwy
26
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,900/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Premium
City
17
Hwy
23
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,300/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
370 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Port Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,806/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,723/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,430/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,585/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,826/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,819/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,494/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,886/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,715/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,780/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 24 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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