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1989 Plymouth Sundance MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Plymouth Sundance is a subcompact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1988 model. Among 61 subcompact cars rated for 1989, it ranks 27th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 21 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1989 #27 of 61 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Plymouth Sundance's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1989 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro47 MPG $989
  2. 2Chevrolet Sprint41 MPG $1,134
  3. 3Pontiac Firefly41 MPG $1,134
  4. 4Suzuki Swift41 MPG $1,134
  5. 5Ford Festiva35 MPG $1,329
  6. 27Plymouth Sundance25 MPG $1,860
  7. 61Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1989 SundanceOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

Sundance MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sundance Convertible		 Gas 21 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sundance Convertible		 Gas 21 MPG 31 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Sundance Convertible		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Sundance Convertible		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Sundance		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Sundance Convertible		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
80 cu ft
Cargo volume
10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1989 Plymouth Sundance vs. rivals

vs Dodge Shadow 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Yugo GV/GVX 26 MPG · $1,788/yr GV/GVX saves $72/yr vs Subaru Hatchback 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Pulsar NX 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Pulsar NX saves $72/yr vs Volkswagen Fox 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Sundance saves $78/yr vs Subaru XT 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Sundance saves $162/yr vs Dodge Daytona 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Sundance saves $78/yr vs Toyota Celica 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Cabriolet 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Sundance saves $162/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Plymouth Sundance?

Up to 25 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 19 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Plymouth Sundance use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Plymouth Sundance?

The 1989 Plymouth Sundance's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Plymouth Sundance per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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