Mazda Navajo MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mazda Navajo has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1991 to 1994. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (1993) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (1991). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicles.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #37 of 50 (27th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1992 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #30 of 50 (41th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1993 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #20 of 54 (64th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1994 | 2 | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | #18 of 48 (64th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mazda Navajo placed highest in 1994 at #18 of 48, and lowest in 1991 at #37 of 50. It spent 2 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1994 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1993 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1992 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1992 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1991 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1991 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1991 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1991 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 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. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 → 1992 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 1992 → 1993 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
What Navajo fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1994 Mazda Navajo burns 639 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 | $1,917 | $2,156 | $240 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,516 | $280 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,875 | $319 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1994 model year is $3,450 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $6,000 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 18 mpg the Mazda Navajo is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $319 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.