Mazda MX-6 MPG
EPA fuel economy for 20 Mazda MX-6 trims sold from 1993 to 1997. Best ever: 26 MPG (1997 MX-6). Latest model year 1997: 20 to 26 MPG combined across 4 trims.
Mazda MX-6 fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular, $5.16 for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1997 Mazda MX-6 to fuel is the MX-6, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (26 MPG) at $2,400 a year. The MX-6, 2.5 L, 6 cyl (20 MPG) costs $3,870, so the thriftier trim saves $1,470 a year and $7,350 over five years.
| 1997 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX-6 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 26 | $2,400 | cheapest |
| MX-6 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 24 | $2,600 | +$200 |
| MX-6 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 20 | $3,870 | +$1,470 |
| MX-6 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Premium | 20 | $3,870 | +$1,470 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Mazda MX-6 MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 26 | 23 | 31 | MX-6, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1996 | 26 | 23 | 31 | MX-6, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1995 | 26 | 23 | 31 | MX-6, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1994 | 26 | 23 | 31 | MX-6, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1993 | 26 | 23 | 31 | MX-6, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
Every Mazda MX-6 trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | MX-6 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 1997 | MX-6 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1997 | MX-6 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 1997 | MX-6 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 1996 | MX-6 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 1996 | MX-6 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 1996 | MX-6 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 1996 | MX-6 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 1995 | MX-6 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 1995 | MX-6 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 1995 | MX-6 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 1995 | MX-6 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 1994 | MX-6 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 1994 | MX-6 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 1994 | MX-6 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 1994 | MX-6 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 1993 | MX-6 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 1993 | MX-6 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 | 386 | $2,710 |
| 1993 | MX-6 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 1993 | MX-6 | 2.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 1997 Subcompact Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Geo Metro | 40 | 37 | 44 |
| 1997 Suzuki Swift | 35 | 33 | 39 |
| 1997 Honda Civic | 34 | 31 | 39 |
| 1997 Ford Aspire | 33 | 29 | 38 |
| 1997 Toyota Tercel | 31 | 28 | 35 |
| 1997 Nissan Sentra/200SX | 29 | 25 | 35 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Mazda MX-6?
The most efficient Mazda MX-6 the EPA has rated is the 1997 MX-6 at 26 MPG combined (23 city, 31 highway).
What MPG does the 1997 Mazda MX-6 get?
1997 Mazda MX-6 trims range from 20 to 26 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Mazda MX-6 has the worst fuel economy?
The 1993 MX-6 is the lowest rated at 19 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Mazda MX-6 for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular, $5.16 for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1997 Mazda MX-6 to fuel is the MX-6, 2.0 L, 4 cyl (26 MPG) at $2,400 a year. The MX-6, 2.5 L, 6 cyl (20 MPG) costs $3,870, so the thriftier trim saves $1,470 a year and $7,350 over five years.
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