1985 Mazda 626 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1985 Mazda 626.

The 1985 Mazda 626 has 3 model options: Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 1985 Mazda 626 Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1985 Mazda 626 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 1985 Mazda 626 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1985 Mazda 626 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1985 Mazda 626 is 27 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L232126
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L252329
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L333138

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1985 Mazda 626?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1985 Mazda 626 is $2,517.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1985 Mazda 626 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,083 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,700spend $2,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,350spend $250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1985 Mazda 626 Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1985 Mazda 626 will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L13
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1985 Mazda 626 Emit?

The 1985 Mazda 626 will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1985 Mazda 626.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 1985 Mazda 626 model options.

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Mazda 626 Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Mazda 626 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Mazda 626 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG31
Highway MPG38
Combined MPG33
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $250
Fuel Cost$2,350
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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