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Mazda MPV MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 20 MPG combined in 1991. Its weakest year peaked at 17 MPG (1996–1998).

Mazda MPV: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1989–200610152025MPG20002002198919952000200620 MPG peaklowest peak 17Mazda MPV: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year10152025MPG198919921994199619982000200220042006peak 20
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
833.3 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2006 version. Put it next to its 1989 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Mazda MPV has EPA ratings for 17 model years, 1989–2006, most often among special purpose vehicles. Its best version ranked third (tied) of 15 minivans in 2005, behind the class leader, the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan, and it placed in its class top five in two model years.

In 2000 the most efficient version of the MPV still placed third from the bottom of 14 minivans, where the Volkswagen Eurovan rated lowest. Averaged over 2004–2008, the best version of the MPV placed fourth from the bottom of 13 among minivans rated at least three years in that span, and it was in the bottom five in one other five-year span.

Among 13 minivans, 2006

The MPV placed tenth (tied). The class leader was the Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan at 20 MPG. The next higher rating, 19 MPG, is shared by seven nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 13 minivans rated for 2006161820MPV 18median 19Caravan/Grand CaravanBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 13 minivans rated for 2006161820MPV 18median 19

The MPV, five years at a time

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

1989–9312th of 42special purpose vehicles
1994–9817th of 38special purpose vehicles
1999–03eighth of 12minivans
2004–08tenth of 13minivans

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2000

    New: 2.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 17 → 18 MPG.

  • 2002

    New: 3.0-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 18 → 18 MPG.

All 17 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2006MPV1816 / 23181
2005MPV1916 / 23191
2002–2004MPV1816 / 23181
2000–2001MPV1816 / 21181
1996–1998MPV1715 / 20152
1994–1995MPV1916 / 22153
1993MPV1816 / 22153
1992MPV1816 / 22154
1991MPV2018 / 23155
1990MPV1918 / 22166
1989MPV1918 / 22165

Version names in the EPA list: MPV, MPV 4WD, MPV 4x4.

Same class, 2006

Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan20 MPGKia Sedona18 MPGMercury Monterey17 MPG

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