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1989 Honda Accord MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Honda Accord is a compact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 24 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 1988 model. Among 42 compact cars rated for 1989, it ranks 20th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 22 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1989 #20 of 42 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Honda Accord's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1989 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  5. 5Eagle Summit28 MPG $1,661
  6. 20Honda Accord24 MPG $1,938
  7. 42Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1989 AccordOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Accord MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Accord
Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Accord
Gas 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Accord
Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
89 cu ft
Cargo volume
19 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Honda Accord?

Up to 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 22 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Honda Accord use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Honda Accord?

The 1989 Honda Accord's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Honda Accord per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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