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1987 Isuzu Impulse MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Isuzu Impulse is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 21 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 39th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1987 #39 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1987 Isuzu Impulse's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	25	10.6	9.4
Combined	21	8.9	11.2

How it ranks among 1987 Subcompact Cars

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1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
4Subaru Justy34 MPG $1,368
5Isuzu I-Mark33 MPG $1,409
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39Isuzu Impulse21 MPG $2,214
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63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167

1987 ImpulseOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Impulse MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Impulse	Gas	18 MPG	25 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Impulse	Gas	18 MPG	22 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic Impulse	Gas	18 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual Impulse	Gas	18 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 77 cu ft
Cargo volume: 13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 423 g/mi

1987 Isuzu Impulse vs. rivals

vs Nissan 200SX 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 200SX saves $101/yr vs Volkswagen Cabriolet 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cabriolet saves $193/yr vs Chevrolet Camaro Hybrid 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Impulse saves $369/yr vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Impulse saves $369/yr vs Volkswagen Scirocco 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Scirocco saves $193/yr vs Honda Prelude 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Prelude saves $354/yr vs Chevrolet Camaro 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Impulse saves $111/yr vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Impulse saves $111/yr vs Mitsubishi Starion 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Impulse saves $1,077/yr vs Chrysler Conquest 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Impulse saves $1,077/yr vs Toyota Supra 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Impulse saves $1,077/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Isuzu Impulse?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 20 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Isuzu Impulse use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Isuzu Impulse?