1987 rankings · Subcompact Cars

Most Fuel-Efficient 1987 Subcompact Cars, Ranked

We ranked all 63 EPA-rated 1987 subcompact cars by what they cost to fuel. The Chevrolet Sprint leads at about $989 a year (47 MPG), while the Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante is the most expensive to run at $5,167 (9 MPG). The median subcompact car costs $1,938 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 3 hybrid or plug-in models.

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

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Subaru Justy34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Isuzu I-Mark33 MPG $1,409
  6. 6Chevrolet Spectrum33 MPG $1,409
  7. 7Pontiac Sunburst33 MPG $1,409
  8. 8Plymouth Colt31 MPG $1,500
  9. 9Dodge Colt31 MPG $1,500
  10. 10Nissan Sentra31 MPG $1,500
  11. 11Mitsubishi Mirage31 MPG $1,500
  12. 12Toyota Corolla29 MPG $1,603
  13. 13Subaru Hatchback29 MPG $1,603
  14. 14Hyundai Excel27 MPG $1,722
  15. 15Chevrolet Chevette27 MPG $1,722

All 63 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Chevrolet Sprint Gas 47 MPG — $989
2Pontiac Firefly Gas 39 MPG — $1,192
3Suzuki Forsa Gas 39 MPG — $1,192
4Subaru Justy Gas 34 MPG — $1,368
5Isuzu I-Mark Gas 33 MPG — $1,409
6Chevrolet Spectrum Gas 33 MPG — $1,409
7Pontiac Sunburst Gas 33 MPG — $1,409
8Plymouth Colt Gas 31 MPG — $1,500
9Dodge Colt Gas 31 MPG — $1,500
10Nissan Sentra Gas 31 MPG — $1,500
11Mitsubishi Mirage Gas 31 MPG — $1,500
12Toyota Corolla Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
13Subaru Hatchback Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
14Hyundai Excel Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
15Chevrolet Chevette Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
16Pontiac 1000 Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
17Mitsubishi Precis Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
18Dodge Charger Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
19Toyota Celica Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
20Plymouth Turismo Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
21Yugo GV/GVX Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
22Chevrolet Cavalier Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
23Acura Integra Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
24Honda Prelude Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
25Subaru XT Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
26Mitsubishi Cordia Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
27Nissan Pulsar NX Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
28Volkswagen Fox Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
29Chrysler LeBaron Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
30Ford Mustang Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
31Audi 4000 Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
32Mitsubishi Tredia Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
33Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel Diesel 28 MPG — $1,982
34Dodge Daytona Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
35Volkswagen Cabriolet Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
36Volkswagen Scirocco Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
37Nissan 200SX Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
38BMW 3 Series Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
39Isuzu Impulse Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
40Porsche 944 Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
41Porsche 924 Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
42Chevrolet Camaro Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
43Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
44Alfa Romeo GTV Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
45Audi Coupe GT Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
46Alfa Romeo Milano Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
47Chevrolet Camaro Hybrid Hybrid 18 MPG — $2,583
48Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid Hybrid 18 MPG — $2,583
49Mercedes-Benz 190 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
50Chrysler Laser/Daytona Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
51BMW 6 Series Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
52Jaguar XJ Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
53Porsche 911 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
54Toyota Supra Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
55Mitsubishi Starion Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
56Chrysler Conquest Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
57Maserati Biturbo Gas 14 MPG — $3,321
58Ferrari 3.2 Mondial/Cabriolet Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
59Porsche 928 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
60Excalibur Autos Phaeton Hybrid 14 MPG — $4,232
61Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental Gas 9 MPG — $5,167
62Aston Martin Lagonda Gas 9 MPG — $5,167
63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante Gas 9 MPG — $5,167

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