1991 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 1991 Cars

1991 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 Sprint40 MPG 40 MPG
  4. 4Pontiac Firefly40 MPG 40 MPG
  5. 5Suzuki Swift40 MPG 40 MPG
  6. 6Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG 34 MPG
  7. 7Daihatsu Charade34 MPG 34 MPG
  8. 8Ford Festiva33 MPG 33 MPG
  9. 9Toyota Tercel31 MPG 31 MPG
  10. 10Ford Escort30 MPG 30 MPG
  11. 11Subaru Justy30 MPG 30 MPG
  12. 12Pontiac Lemans30 MPG 30 MPG
  13. 13Eagle Summit29 MPG 29 MPG
  14. 14Plymouth Colt29 MPG 29 MPG
  15. 15Dodge Colt29 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 40 MPG — $1,162
4Pontiac Firefly Subcompact CarGas 40 MPG — $1,162
5Suzuki Swift Subcompact CarGas 40 MPG — $1,162
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
9Toyota Tercel Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
10Ford Escort Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
11Subaru Justy Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
12Pontiac Lemans Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
13Eagle Summit Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
14Plymouth Colt Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
15Dodge Colt Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
16Nissan Sentra Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
17Mitsubishi Mirage Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
18Isuzu Stylus Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
19Mercury Tracer Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
20Hyundai Excel Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
21Mitsubishi Precis Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
22Geo Storm Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
23Mazda 323 Protege Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
24Nissan NX Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
25Geo Prizm Subcompact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
26Saturn SL Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
27Toyota Corolla Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
28Toyota Camry Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
29Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel Compact CarDiesel 26 MPG — $2,135
30Hyundai Scoupe Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788

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