1987 Mazda RX-7 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1987 Mazda RX-7.

The 1987 Mazda RX-7 has 3 model options: Automatic 4-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L, Manual 5-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L and Manual 5-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L.

The 1987 Mazda RX-7 Automatic 4-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 1987 Mazda RX-7 Manual 5-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 1987 Mazda RX-7 Manual 5-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1987 Mazda RX-7 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1987 Mazda RX-7 is 17 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L171521
Manual 5-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L181522
Manual 5-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L171521

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1987 Mazda RX-7?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1987 Mazda RX-7 is $3,633.

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 1987 Mazda RX-7 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,667 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 4-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Manual 5-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Manual 5-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L$3,700spend $7,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1987 Mazda RX-7 Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1987 Mazda RX-7 will consume in one year is 18 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L18
Manual 5-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L17
Manual 5-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L18

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1987 Mazda RX-7 Emit?

The 1987 Mazda RX-7 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 1987 Mazda RX-7.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 1987 Mazda RX-7 model options.

Automatic 4-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Mazda RX-7 Automatic 4-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders2
Displacement1.3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Mazda RX-7 Manual 5-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders2
Displacement1.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Mazda RX-7 Manual 5-spd 2-cyl, 1.3 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders2
Displacement1.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "1987 Mazda RX-7 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/mazda/rx-7/1987.

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