1992 rankings · Subcompact Cars

Most Fuel-Efficient 1992 Subcompact Cars, Ranked

We ranked all 60 EPA-rated 1992 subcompact cars by what they cost to fuel. The Geo Metro leads at about $989 a year (47 MPG), while the Mercedes-Benz 560 is the most expensive to run at $5,386 (11 MPG). The median subcompact car costs $1,938 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 2 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. 1Geo Metro47 MPG $989
  2. 2Honda Civic43 MPG $1,081
  3. 3Chevrolet Sprint40 MPG $1,162
  4. 4Pontiac Firefly40 MPG $1,162
  5. 5Suzuki Swift40 MPG $1,162
  6. 6Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  7. 7Ford Festiva33 MPG $1,409
  8. 8Subaru Justy30 MPG $1,550
  9. 9Toyota Tercel30 MPG $1,550
  10. 10Dodge Colt29 MPG $1,603
  11. 11Nissan Sentra29 MPG $1,603
  12. 12Mitsubishi Mirage29 MPG $1,603
  13. 13Hyundai Excel28 MPG $1,661
  14. 14Mazda MX-328 MPG $1,661
  15. 15Geo Storm28 MPG $1,661

All 60 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Geo Metro Gas 47 MPG — $989
2Honda Civic Gas 43 MPG — $1,081
3Chevrolet Sprint Gas 40 MPG — $1,162
4Pontiac Firefly Gas 40 MPG — $1,162
5Suzuki Swift Gas 40 MPG — $1,162
6Daihatsu Charade Gas 34 MPG — $1,368
7Ford Festiva Gas 33 MPG — $1,409
8Subaru Justy Gas 30 MPG — $1,550
9Toyota Tercel Gas 30 MPG — $1,550
10Dodge Colt Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
11Nissan Sentra Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
12Mitsubishi Mirage Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
13Hyundai Excel Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
14Mazda MX-3 Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
15Geo Storm Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
16Nissan NX Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
17Toyota Corolla Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
18Toyota Paseo Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
19Chevrolet Cavalier Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
20Hyundai Scoupe Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
21Pontiac Sunbird Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
22Geo Prizm Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
23Saturn SC Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
24Toyota Celica Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
25Dodge Shadow Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
26Volkswagen Cabriolet Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
27Volkswagen Fox Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
28Mercury Capri Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
29Acura Integra Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
30Honda Prelude Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
31Mitsubishi Eclipse Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
32Plymouth Laser Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
33Isuzu Impulse Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
34Dodge Daytona Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
35Eagle Talon Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
36Ford Mustang Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
37Volkswagen Corrado Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
38Saab 900 Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
39Audi 80/90 Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
40Chevrolet Camaro Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
41Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
42BMW 3 Series Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
43Chevrolet Camaro Hybrid Hybrid 18 MPG — $2,583
44Dodge Stealth Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
45Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid Hybrid 18 MPG — $2,583
46Nissan 240SX Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
47Mercedes-Benz 190 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
48Mitsubishi 3000 GT Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
49Wallace Environmental Wetl 190E Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
50Infiniti M30 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
51Toyota Supra Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
52Lexus SC Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
53Subaru SVX Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
54BMW 8 Series Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
55Wallace Environmental Wetl 300 Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
56Wallace Environmental Wetl 850I Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
57Aston Martin Virage Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
58Ferrari Mondial T/Cabriolet Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
59Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental Gas 11 MPG — $5,386
60Mercedes-Benz 560 Gas 11 MPG — $5,386

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