Against 249 other 4-cyl cars rated 1993–1995, the 323 beats their 24 mpg average by 4 mpg, about $229 a year.
Every Mazda 323 engine, compared
The Mazda 323 was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 24.6 / 32 | 1986–1995 | $1,391 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1995) | $0.114 |
| Fuel per year | $1,371 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,855 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 1993–1995 | −$229 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,260 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1995 Mazda 323 gives up 8 mpg in town: 33 on the highway against 25 in the city, $372 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1995) | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 33 mpg | $1,164 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (32%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 323 changed over the years
The 323 peaked in 1995 at 28 mpg (25 city, 33 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1989 at 27 — 1 mpg apart, or $51 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 25 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 1994 | 25 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 1993 | 25 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 1992 | 25 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 1991 | 25 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 1990 | 25 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 1989 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 1988 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 1987 | 24 / 31 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 1986 | 24 / 31 | 1 | $1,422 |
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How we count
This page rests on 10 EPA ratings of the Mazda 323 — 1 engine across 1986–1995. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,260. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1995 Mazda 323 get?
28 mpg combined, 25 city and 33 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1986 the 323 has averaged 27.6 mpg.
Is the 1995 323 more efficient than the 1994?
About the same: 28 against 28 mpg combined.
Which 323 year has the best gas mileage?
The 1995, at 28 mpg combined (25 city, 33 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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