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1997 Mazda MX-6 MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Mazda MX-6 is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 26 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1996 model. Among 41 subcompact cars rated for 1997, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,788 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 23 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,788 15,000 mi/yr · $11.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1997 #13 of 41 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1997 Mazda MX-6's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City239.810.2
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2611.19.0

How it ranks among 1997 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro40 MPG $1,162
  2. 2Suzuki Swift35 MPG $1,329
  3. 3Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Ford Aspire33 MPG $1,409
  5. 5Toyota Tercel31 MPG $1,500
  6. 13Mazda MX-626 MPG $1,788
  7. 41Ferrari Ferrari 45611 MPG $5,386
1997 MX-6Other subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

MX-6 MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
MX-6		 Gas 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
MX-6		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
MX-6		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
FWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
MX-6		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
79 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
342 g/mi

1997 Mazda MX-6 vs. rivals

vs Ford Probe 25 MPG · $1,860/yr MX-6 saves $72/yr vs Toyota Celica 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Celica saves $128/yr vs Saturn SC 28 MPG · $1,661/yr SC saves $128/yr vs Eagle Talon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr MX-6 saves $233/yr vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 23 MPG · $2,022/yr MX-6 saves $233/yr vs Volkswagen Cabrio 24 MPG · $1,938/yr MX-6 saves $149/yr vs Hyundai Tiburon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr MX-6 saves $233/yr vs Toyota Paseo 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Paseo saves $185/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Mazda MX-6?

Up to 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 20 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1997 Mazda MX-6 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Mazda MX-6?

The 1997 Mazda MX-6's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1997 Mazda MX-6 per year?

About $1,788 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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