Mazda Millenia MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mazda Millenia has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 1995 to 2002. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (1995) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (1995). The EPA record holds 16 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #35 of 60 (42th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1996 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #38 of 52 (27th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1997 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #33 of 46 (29th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1998 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #36 of 47 (24th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1999 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #41 of 50 (18th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2000 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #42 of 50 (16th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2001 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #50 of 62 (20th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2002 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #50 of 64 (22th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mazda Millenia placed highest in 1997 at #33 of 46, and lowest in 2001 at #50 of 62. It spent 0 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 2.3L 6-cyl, supercharged | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 2.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 2.3L 6-cyl, supercharged | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 2.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2000 | 2.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 2.3L 6-cyl, supercharged | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2000 | 2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 2.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1999 | 2.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 2.3L 6-cyl, supercharged | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1999 | 2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 2.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1998 | 2.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 2.3L 6-cyl, supercharged | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1998 | 2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 2.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1997 | 2.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) (S-CHARGE), supercharged | 18 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1997 | 2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1996 | 2.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) (S-CHARGE), supercharged | 18 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1996 | 2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1995 | 2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | V-6 (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1995 | 2.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | V-6 (FFS) (S-CHARGE) | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 → 1996 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
What Millenia fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2002 Mazda Millenia 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 2002 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 20 mpg the Mazda Millenia is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $464 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars 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.