1987 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 1987 Cars

1987 sedans, hatchbacks, coupes and wagons (not plug-in) with the best combined MPG.

Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.

Top 15

Combined MPG
  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG 47 MPG
  2. 2Honda Civic46 MPG 46 MPG
  3. 3Pontiac Firefly39 MPG 39 MPG
  4. 4Suzuki Forsa39 MPG 39 MPG
  5. 5Ford Escort Diesel35 MPG 35 MPG
  6. 6Mercury Lynx Diesel35 MPG 35 MPG
  7. 7Subaru Justy34 MPG 34 MPG
  8. 8Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel33 MPG 33 MPG
  9. 9Toyota Tercel33 MPG 33 MPG
  10. 10Isuzu I-Mark33 MPG 33 MPG
  11. 11Chevrolet Spectrum33 MPG 33 MPG
  12. 12Pontiac Sunburst33 MPG 33 MPG
  13. 13Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG 32 MPG
  14. 14Ford Escort31 MPG 31 MPG
  15. 15Plymouth Colt31 MPG 31 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Chevrolet Sprint Subcompact CarGas 47 MPG — $989
2Honda Civic Two-SeaterGas 46 MPG — $1,011
3Pontiac Firefly Subcompact CarGas 39 MPG — $1,192
4Suzuki Forsa Subcompact CarGas 39 MPG — $1,192
5Ford Escort Diesel Compact CarDiesel 35 MPG — $1,586
6Mercury Lynx Diesel Compact CarDiesel 35 MPG — $1,586
7Subaru Justy Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
8Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 33 MPG — $1,682
9Toyota Tercel WagonGas 33 MPG — $1,409
10Isuzu I-Mark Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
11Chevrolet Spectrum Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
12Pontiac Sunburst Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
13Renault Alliance/Encore Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
14Ford Escort Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
15Plymouth Colt Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
16Dodge Colt Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
17Nissan Sentra Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
18Mitsubishi Mirage Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
19Mercury Lynx Compact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
20Toyota Corolla Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
21Subaru Hatchback Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
22Ford EXP Two-SeaterGas 28 MPG — $1,661
23Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 28 MPG — $1,982
24Chevrolet Nova Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
25Hyundai Excel Subcompact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
26Mazda 323 Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
27Chevrolet Chevette Subcompact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
28Pontiac 1000 Subcompact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
29Mitsubishi Precis Subcompact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
30Dodge Charger Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788

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