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Mazda 626 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
3 model years · 2000–2002
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mazda 626 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mazda 626 for 3 model years, 2000 to 2002. Across those years its combined rating runs 20–25 MPG. The latest model year, 2002, has 4 configurations rated 20–25 MPG combined and costing $2,610–$4,020 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2002 626 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 25 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 33 MPG in 1984.
Mazda 626 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2002 (GF) Generation page | ||
| 2002 | 20–25 | $2,610–$4,020 |
| 2001 | 20–25 | $2,610–$4,020 |
| 2000 | 20–25 | $2,610–$4,020 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Mazda 626 generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2002. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2002 powertrain options
Mazda 626 MPG history, 1984–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 20–26 | — |
| 1998 | 20–26 | — |
| 1997 | 20–26 | — |
| 1996 | 20–26 | — |
| 1995 | 20–26 | — |
| 1994 | 20–26 | — |
| 1993 | 19–26 | — |
| 1987 | 22–25 | — |
Show 3 more years
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 22–25 | — |
| 1985 | 23–25 | 33 |
| 1984 | 23–25 | 33 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mazda 626's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mazda 626 run 20–25 MPG across model years 2000 to 2002. The latest year, 2002, is rated 20–25 MPG.
Which Mazda 626 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2002 Mazda 626 626 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 25 MPG.
How much does a Mazda 626 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2002, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,610–$4,020 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,610.
Has the Mazda 626's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 25 MPG in both 2000 and 2002. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 33 MPG.
Which Mazda 626 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2001, 2002. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.