Mazda GLC Wagon MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mazda GLC Wagon has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1984 to 1986. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (1984) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 3 | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | #14 of 18 (24th pct) | n/a | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 1985 | 3 | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | #13 of 18 (29th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
| 1986 | 3 | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | #12 of 18 (35th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mazda GLC Wagon placed highest in 1986 at #12 of 18, and lowest in 1984 at #14 of 18. It spent 0 of its 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 19 | 21 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1986 | 1.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 22 | 26 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1986 | 1.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 22 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1985 | 1.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 19 | 21 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1985 | 1.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 22 | 26 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1985 | 1.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 22 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 20 | 21 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.5L 4-cyl Manual 4-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 22 | 26 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1984 | 1.5L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.5L 4-cyl | 22 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
What GLC Wagon fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1986 Mazda GLC Wagon burns 479 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 | $1,438 | $1,725 | $288 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,677 | $2,013 | $335 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,917 | $2,300 | $383 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1986 model year is $2,600 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 Station Wagons
Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 24 mpg the Mazda GLC Wagon is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $186 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Station Wagons 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.