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1990 Saleen SSC MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Saleen SSC is a subcompact car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (13 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1989 model. Among 56 subcompact cars rated for 1990, it ranks 45th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 13 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1990 #45 of 56 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 Saleen SSC's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 5.5 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City135.518.1
Highway208.511.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 1990 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. 5Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  6. 45Saleen SSC16 MPG $2,906
  7. 56Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental10 MPG $5,925
1990 SSCOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

SSC MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.9L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
SSC
Gas 13 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.9L 8-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
96 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Saleen SSC?

Up to 16 MPG combined (13 city / 20 highway).

What fuel does the 1990 Saleen SSC use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Saleen SSC?

The 1990 Saleen SSC's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 5.5 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1990 Saleen SSC per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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