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1987 Nissan Stanza MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Nissan Stanza is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 22 MPG. That's down 3 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 55 compact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 33rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 20 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1987 #33 of 55 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1987 Nissan Stanza's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	22	9.4	10.7

How it ranks among 1987 Compact Cars

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1Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
2Ford Escort31 MPG $1,500
3Mercury Lynx31 MPG $1,500
4Ford Escort Diesel35 MPG $1,586
5Mercury Lynx Diesel35 MPG $1,586
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33Nissan Stanza22 MPG $2,114
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55Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812

1987 StanzaOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Stanza MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Stanza	Gas	20 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Stanza Wagon 2WD	Gas	19 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Stanza	Gas	18 MPG	24 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Stanza Wagon 2WD	Gas	18 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Stanza Wagon 4WD	Gas	17 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583

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: 22 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 404 g/mi

1987 Nissan Stanza vs. rivals

vs Oldsmobile Calais 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Calais saves $92/yr vs Buick Somerset/Skylark 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Somerset/Skylark saves $92/yr vs Pontiac Grand Am 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Grand Am saves $92/yr vs Ford Laser 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Laser saves $176/yr vs Merkur XR4Ti 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Stanza saves $211/yr vs Mcevoy Motors 240 DL/240 GL Sedan 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Stanza saves $211/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Nissan Stanza?

Up to 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 18 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Nissan Stanza use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Nissan Stanza?