Mazda B2200/B2600 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mazda B2200/B2600 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1988 to 1989. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (1988) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1988). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Pickup Trucks.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #10 of 12 (18th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks |
| 1989 | 3 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #10 of 11 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mazda B2200/B2600 placed highest in 1988 at #10 of 12, and lowest in 1988 at #10 of 12. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 19 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
What B2200/B2600 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1989 Mazda B2200/B2600 burns 575 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1989 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Pickup Trucks
Across the 20 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Pickup Trucks, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 20 mpg the Mazda B2200/B2600 is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $403 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Pickup Trucks rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mazda nameplates
Every Mazda model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.