1996 Mazda 626 Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1996 Mazda 626 (20–26 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Midsize Cars
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
4-cyl, 2.0 L; 6-cyl, 2.5 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
Combined MPG
20–26 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,600–$4,100
Configurations
4

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 1996 Mazda 626. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
6-cyl 2.5 L · Premium Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive182420$4,100—
4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive20–2328–3123–26$2,600–$2,900—

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 1996 Mazda 626 (4 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
626Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd42.0Regular Gasoline202823$2,900
626Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd62.5Premium Gasoline182420$4,100
626Front-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd42.0Regular Gasoline233126$2,600
626Front-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd62.5Premium Gasoline182420$4,100

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 1996 Mazda 626?

According to EPA data, the 1996 Mazda 626 is rated at 20–26 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 1996 Mazda 626 have?

The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.

What fuel type does the 1996 Mazda 626 use?

It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Premium Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 1996 Mazda 626?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,600 to $4,100.