Mazda B2600 4x4 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mazda B2600 4x4 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1987 to 1988. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (1988) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (1987). The EPA record holds 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #2 of 2 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| 1988 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #12 of 12 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-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 B2600 4x4 placed highest in 1987 at #2 of 2, and lowest in 1988 at #12 of 12. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 17 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 16 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 → 1988 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
What B2600 4x4 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1988 Mazda B2600 4x4 burns 676 to 719 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 | $2,029 | $2,156 | $127 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,516 | $148 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,875 | $169 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1988 model year is $3,650 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Across the 28 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Pickup Trucks 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 17 mpg the Mazda B2600 4x4 is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $538 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Pickup Trucks 4WD 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.