Mazda B2600i 4x4 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mazda B2600i 4x4 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 1989 to 1993. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (1989) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (1989). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Pickup Trucks.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #11 of 11 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks |
| 1990 | 2 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #14 of 21 (35th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1991 | 2 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #13 of 21 (40th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1992 | 2 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #11 of 21 (50th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1993 | 2 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #13 of 21 (40th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard 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 B2600i 4x4 placed highest in 1989 at #11 of 11, and lowest in 1990 at #14 of 21. It spent 1 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.6L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
What B2600i 4x4 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1993 Mazda B2600i 4x4 burns 676 to 676 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 | $2,029 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,368 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,706 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1993 model year is $3,650 to $3,650 a year in fuel, or $7,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Pickup Trucks
Across the 36 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Pickup Trucks, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 17 mpg the Mazda B2600i 4x4 is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $451 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard 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.