Model year guide

1989 Mazda 323

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Mazda 323 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 65 on record.

1989 Mazda 323 at a glance

Combined20–27 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1989 Mazda 323 MPG & running costs

Combined20–27 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,170
EPA size classCompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume88 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,850 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1989 Mazda 323 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,850
Fuel only$15,850
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1989 Mazda 323 vehicles on record

Other Mazda 323 model years

1989 Mazda 323 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1989 Mazda 323 get?

The 1989 Mazda 323 has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.