Mazda MPV 4x4 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mazda MPV 4x4 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 1990 to 1998. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (1990) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (1991). The EPA record holds 13 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #26 of 35 (26th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1991 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #36 of 50 (29th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1992 | 2 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #37 of 50 (27th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1993 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #39 of 54 (28th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1994 | 2 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #38 of 48 (21th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1995 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #29 of 44 (35th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1996 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #37 of 46 (20th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1997 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #40 of 48 (17th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1998 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #33 of 42 (22th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mazda MPV 4x4 placed highest in 1990 at #26 of 35, and lowest in 1997 at #40 of 48. It spent 0 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 13 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | DOHC V-6 (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1991 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1991 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1990 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1990 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 18 | 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. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 → 1992 | 16 → 15 mpg | -1 mpg | 767 gal |
What MPV 4x4 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1998 Mazda MPV 4x4 burns 767 to 767 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 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1998 model year is $4,150 to $4,150 a year in fuel, or $9,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicles
Across the 113 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicles, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 15 mpg the Mazda MPV 4x4 is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $767 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicles 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.