1990 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 1990 Cars

1990 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. 1Geo Metro47 MPG 47 MPG
  2. 2Honda Civic43 MPG 43 MPG
  3. 3Chevrolet Sprint41 MPG 41 MPG
  4. 4Pontiac Firefly41 MPG 41 MPG
  5. 5Suzuki Swift41 MPG 41 MPG
  6. 6Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG 34 MPG
  7. 7Daihatsu Charade34 MPG 34 MPG
  8. 8Ford Festiva33 MPG 33 MPG
  9. 9Ford Escort32 MPG 32 MPG
  10. 10Subaru Justy30 MPG 30 MPG
  11. 11Pontiac Lemans30 MPG 30 MPG
  12. 12Isuzu Stylus30 MPG 30 MPG
  13. 13Plymouth Colt29 MPG 29 MPG
  14. 14Dodge Colt29 MPG 29 MPG
  15. 15Mitsubishi Mirage29 MPG 29 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Geo Metro Subcompact CarGas 47 MPG — $989
2Honda Civic Two-SeaterGas 43 MPG — $1,081
3Chevrolet Sprint Subcompact CarGas 41 MPG — $1,134
4Pontiac Firefly Subcompact CarGas 41 MPG — $1,134
5Suzuki Swift Subcompact CarGas 41 MPG — $1,134
6Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 34 MPG — $1,632
7Daihatsu Charade Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
8Ford Festiva Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
9Ford Escort Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
10Subaru Justy Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
11Pontiac Lemans Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
12Isuzu Stylus Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
13Plymouth Colt Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
14Dodge Colt Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
15Mitsubishi Mirage Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
16Toyota Tercel Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
17Geo Storm Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
18Nissan Sentra Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
19Hyundai Excel Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
20Mitsubishi Precis Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
21Mazda 323 Protege Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
22Eagle Summit Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
23Geo Prizm Subcompact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
24Toyota Corolla Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
25Toyota Camry Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
26Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel Compact CarDiesel 26 MPG — $2,135
27Chevrolet Cavalier Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
28Pontiac Sunbird Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
29Toyota Celica Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
30Isuzu Impulse Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788

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