The Mazda 323’s fuel consumption varies by model year, engine, and driving conditions, but typical estimates for late-1980s to early-1990s models with a 1.6-liter engine are:
- City: 24–28 mpg (9.8–8.4 l/100km)[2][3][8]
- Highway: 33–38 mpg (7.1–6.2 l/100km)[2][3][6][8]
- Combined: 28 mpg (8.4 l/100km)[2][3]
For newer or high-displacement versions, such as the 2.0L models produced around 2000, highway consumption can be as low as 25.57 mpg (9.2 l/100km), while diesel variants from the late 1980s can achieve up to 47 mpg (5 l/100km)[7].
Some reports from owners of the 323 with a 1.6L automatic engine indicate real-world averages around 8 km/l (approximately 18.8 mpg), suggesting that fuel economy can be lower than official figures depending on driving habits and maintenance[1].
References
- [1] Mazda 323 Fuel Consumption – General – AutoLanka – Forums
- [2] Used 1990 Mazda 323 MPG & Gas Mileage Data
- [3] 323 Gas Mileage – Fuel Economy Database
- [6] 1993 Mazda 323 – Specs, Prices, MPG, Reviews & Photos
- [7] Mazda 323 | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, …
- [8] The 1987 Mazda 323 was good, but not enough