Mazda 626 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 33 MPG combined in 1984–1985, with its diesel version. Its weakest year peaked at 25 MPG (1986–1987 and 2000–2002).

lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its class

600.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2002 version. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Mazda 626 has EPA ratings for 14 model years, 1984–2002, most often among midsize cars. Its best version had the highest combined rating among midsize cars in 1993–1995 and 2001, and it placed in its class top five in 10 model years. In 1993 the Dodge Spirit and the Plymouth Acclaim came next among 48 midsize cars.

Averaged over 1999–2003, the best version of the 626 placed first of 45 among midsize cars rated at least three years in that span, and it was in the top five in one other five-year span. The name disappeared from EPA's lists after 1987 and returned in 1993, 5 model years later.

Among 46 midsize cars, 2002

The 626 placed first (tied). It had the highest rating in the class, shared with the Honda Accord and the Saturn L100/200.

The 626, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1984–88ninth of 40compact cars

1994–98third of 33midsize cars

1999–03first of 45midsize cars

Powertrains under the name

Diesel
Rated in 1984–1985.
Gasoline
Rated in 1984–1987 and 1993–2002.

All 14 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2000–2002	626	25	23 / 29	20	4
1998–1999	626	26	23 / 30	20	4
1994–1997	626	26	23 / 31	20	4
1993	626	26	23 / 31	19	4
1986–1987	626	25	23 / 29	22	3
1985	626 diesel	33	31 / 38	23	3
1984	626 diesel	33	31 / 38	23	6

Same class, 2002

Honda Accord25 MPG Saturn L100/20025 MPG Bentley Arnage11 MPG