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2000-2006 Mazda MPV MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 18–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 minivan configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2006 Mazda MPV at a glance
The 2000-2006 Mazda MPV covers 7 model years in the EPA database (7 configurations in all), rated 18–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $3,630 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the MPV 3.0L 6-cyl FWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2002, 2005 and 2006; 2001, 2003 and 2004 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 19 MPG, was reached in 2005.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2006 Mazda MPV by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 19 MPG | $3,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2004 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,630 | Same EPA ratings as 2003 |
| 2003 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,630 | Same EPA ratings as 2002 |
| 2002 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,630 | Same EPA ratings as 2000 |
| 2000 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,630 | First year |
What the 2006 MPV 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$303
$3,630 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.05
Per 100 miles
$24.20
Five years
$18,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the minivan median
$190more a year
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Mazda MPV MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,630, $190 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPV (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
2005 Mazda MPV MPG
19 MPG · $3,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 19 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,440, $190 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPV (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
2004 Mazda MPV MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2003
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2004 Mazda MPV as for the 2003 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2003 section above.See 2003
2003 Mazda MPV MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2002
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2003 Mazda MPV as for the 2002 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2002 section above.See 2002
2002 Mazda MPV MPG
18 MPG · $3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPV (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
2001 Mazda MPV MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2000
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2001 Mazda MPV as for the 2000 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2000 section above.See 2000
2000 Mazda MPV MPG
18 MPG · $3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPV (Most efficient) | 2.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the MPV 3.0L 6-cyl FWD: $4,940 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,770 difference.
- California $4,940
- Washington $4,570
- New York $3,630
- Florida $3,430
- Texas $3,170
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 minivan models.
Generations
- 2000-2006 (LW)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2006 Mazda MPV get?
EPA rates the 2000-2006 Mazda MPV at 18–19 MPG combined across 7 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 MPV 3.0L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 19 MPG (16 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2006 Mazda MPV?
The MPV 3.0L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 19 MPG, in 2005. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2006 Mazda MPV?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2002, 2005 and 2006. In 2001, 2003 and 2004 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Mazda MPV per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the MPV 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Mazda MPV 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the MPV 3.0L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2006 Mazda MPV more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The MPV 3.0L 6-cyl FWD is rated 16 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2006 Mazda MPV compare with other minivan configurations?
The MPV 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, $190 more than the class median of $3,440, and less than 3 of 10 minivan configurations. The comparison covers all 30 rated minivan configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Mazda MPV different from the 2005 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,630, $190 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2006 against 1 configuration for 2005. See the 2005 Mazda MPV for that year.