Mazda MX-5 MiataI-4 FFS · 1.8 L · manual 5-speed

NA US configuration with 1.8 L, manual 5-speed, and source-linked EPA data.

01 / Key facts

Displacement109.8 cu inVerified

TransmissionManual 5-speedVerified

Driven wheelsRWDVerified

EPA combined23 mpg (US)Verified

Tailpipe CO₂386 g/miVerified

Technical specifications

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Identity

Model year: 1996
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 12526, field modelYear
Market: United States
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Vehicle record 12526, field market
Body style: Roadster
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Vehicle record 12526, field body
EPA vehicle class: Two Seaters
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Vehicle record 12526, field sourceClass
FuelEconomy.gov record: 12526
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Vehicle record 12526, field epaId

Powertrain

Cylinders: 4
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 12526, field cylinders
Displacement: 109.8 cu in
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Vehicle record 12526, field displacement
Engine description: I-4 (FFS)
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Vehicle record 12526, field engineDescription
Induction: Naturally aspirated
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 12526, field induction
Fuel: Regular Gasoline
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 12526, field fuel

Transmission

Transmission: Manual 5-speed
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 12526, field transmission
Driven wheels: RWD
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 12526, field drive

Efficiency

EPA city: 21 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 12526, field city
EPA highway: 26 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 12526, field highway
EPA combined: 23 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 12526, field combined

Emissions

Tailpipe CO₂: 386 g/mi
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 12526, field emissions

Sources used

Configuration identity and efficiency values come directly from the FuelEconomy.gov record. Marketing-trim names are not inferred where the government record does not state them.

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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records

Official configuration, engine, transmission, drivetrain, fuel-economy, volume, and emissions records.

Applies to: United States, model years 1990–1999
Retrieved: 2026-08-26

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