1990 Mazda 929 Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

18.5gal · 70 L

The 1990 Mazda 929 has a fuel tank capacity of 18.5 gallons (70 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 389 highway miles or 315 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

18.5 gal · Bigger than 55% of 1990 models we list.

Highway range
389 mi
City range
315 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
18 MPG
EPA size class
Midsize Cars

1990 Mazda 929 fuel tank capacity by trim

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
4dr Sedan 3.0L 6cyl 4A · RWD MPG 17 / 21Range 315 / 389 mi 3.0L 6cyl 4A RWD 18.5 gal70 L 17 / 21 315 / 389 mi
S 4dr Sedan 3.0L 6cyl 4A · RWD MPG 17 / 21Range 315 / 389 mi 3.0L 6cyl 4A RWD 18.5 gal70 L 17 / 21 315 / 389 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 1990 Mazda 929 goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 18 MPG, a full 18.5-gallon tank covers about 333 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full18.5389315
3/413.9291236
1/29.3194157
1/44.69779
1/82.34939

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 833 gallons, roughly 45 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
18 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
494 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 1990 Mazda 929

$78.99 to fill the 18.5-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
18.5 galRegular$4.27$78.99$59.25

By region, 18.5-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$74.37
Midwest$4.27$78.99
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$68.45
Rocky Mountain$4.46$82.51
West Coast$5.42$100.27
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$108.96

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 18.5-gallon tank$78.99
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$3,558

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

929 tank size in other years

1990 is the first 929 model year we list.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
1995 929 18.5 gal 407 mi
1994 929 18.5 gal 407 mi
1993 929 18.5 gal 407 mi
1992 929 18.5 gal 407 mi
1991 929 18.5 gal 389 mi
1990 929 18.5 gal 389 mi
Mazda 929 fuel tank by model year

1990 Mazda 929 vs similar 1990 sedans

The 929 has the largest tank of the four 1990 sedans compared here, 18.5 gallons against 18.5 for the Nissan Maxima.

1990 modelTankLongest highway range
Mazda 929 18.5 gal 389 mi
Nissan Maxima 18.5 gal 444 mi
Chrysler Imperial 16.0 gal 368 mi
Mercury Sable 16.0 gal 416 mi

Other 1990 sedans of a similar size, one model per brand.

1990 Mazda 929 fuel system recalls

None of the 1 recall NHTSA lists for the 1990 Mazda 929 involve the fuel system.

All Mazda fuel recalls Look up your tank by VIN

1990 Mazda 929 fuel pump and gauge parts

NHTSA lists no fuel-system recall for the 1990 Mazda 929, so a failed pump or gauge is a normal repair. These are the part numbers the makers list for it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 1990 Mazda 929?

The 1990 Mazda 929 holds 18.5 gallons (70 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 1990 Mazda 929 gas tank hold?

The 1990 Mazda 929 tank holds 70 liters, or 18.5 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 1990 Mazda 929 go on a full tank?

About 389 miles on the highway and 315 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 1990 Mazda 929 go on a quarter tank?

About 97 highway miles or 79 in town from the 18.5-gallon tank, which has roughly 4.6 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 1990 Mazda 929 take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 1990 Mazda 929?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 18.5-gallon tank from empty costs $78.99. It ranges from $68.45 in the Gulf Coast to $108.96 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 1990 Mazda 929?

About 115 pounds for the 18.5-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 1990 Mazda 929 have a bigger gas tank than the Chrysler Imperial?

Yes. The 1990 Mazda 929 holds up to 18.5 gallons; the 1990 Chrysler Imperial holds up to 16.0.

Has the 1990 Mazda 929 had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

No. None of the 1 recall NHTSA lists for the 1990 Mazda 929 involve the fuel system.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Mazda fuel system recalls).

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