1996 Mazda MX-3 MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1996 Mazda MX-3.
The 1996 Mazda MX-3 has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 1.8 L and Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 1.8 L.
The 1996 Mazda MX-3 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.
The 1996 Mazda MX-3 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.
The 1996 Mazda MX-3 Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.
The 1996 Mazda MX-3 Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1996 Mazda MX-3 Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1996 Mazda MX-3 is 24 miles per gallon.
The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:
| Model Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 26 | 23 | 31 |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 29 | 26 | 34 |
| Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 1.8 L | 20 | 18 | 25 |
| Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 1.8 L | 22 | 20 | 26 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1996 Mazda MX-3?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 1996 Mazda MX-3 is $2,638.
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 1996 Mazda MX-3 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,687 more on fuel.
The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:
| Model Option | Fuel Cost | 5-Year Save/Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L | $2,400 | spend $500 more |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L | $2,150 | save $750 |
| Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 1.8 L | $3,150 | spend $4,250 more |
| Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 1.8 L | $2,850 | spend $2,750 more |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1996 Mazda MX-3 Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1996 Mazda MX-3 will consume in one year is 13 barrels.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
| Model Option | Barrels |
|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 11 |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 10 |
| Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 1.8 L | 15 |
| Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 1.8 L | 14 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1996 Mazda MX-3 Emit?
The 1996 Mazda MX-3 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 1996 Mazda MX-3.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 1996 Mazda MX-3 model options.
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1996 Mazda MX-3 Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:
| City MPG | 23 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 31 |
| Combined MPG | 26 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $500 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,400 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 11 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1996 Mazda MX-3 Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:
| City MPG | 26 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 34 |
| Combined MPG | 29 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Save $750 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,150 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 10 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 1.8 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1996 Mazda MX-3 Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 1.8 L:
| City MPG | 18 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 25 |
| Combined MPG | 20 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $4,250 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,150 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 15 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 1.8 |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 1.8 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1996 Mazda MX-3 Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 1.8 L:
| City MPG | 20 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 26 |
| Combined MPG | 22 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $2,750 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,850 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 14 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 1.8 |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
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