1989 cars: fuel economy of every model

All 288 EPA-rated 1989 model lines, each in its most efficient configuration. The median gas or hybrid model is rated 19 MPG; the best reaches 47 MPG (Geo Metro).

Model lines288EPA-rated for 1989
Median combined19 MPGgas & hybrid lines
Hybrid & plug-in31% of lines
Electric00% of lines

How 1989 models spread out

Number of gas & hybrid model lines by combined MPG
6121824303642

Combined MPG, 2-MPG bins. EVs and plug-in hybrids are rated in MPGe and appear in the table below. Hover a column for counts.

1989 rankings

All 1989 models by fuel cost

Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
Geo Metro Subcompact CarGas 47 MPG — $989
Honda Civic Two-SeaterGas 44 MPG — $1,057
Chevrolet Sprint Subcompact CarGas 41 MPG — $1,134
Pontiac Firefly Subcompact CarGas 41 MPG — $1,134
Suzuki Swift Subcompact CarGas 41 MPG — $1,134
Ford Festiva Subcompact CarGas 35 MPG — $1,329
Daihatsu Charade Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
Toyota Tercel Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
Isuzu I-Mark Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
Pontiac Sunburst Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
Geo Spectrum Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
Ford Escort Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
Subaru Justy Subcompact CarGas 31 MPG — $1,500
Plymouth Colt Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
Dodge Colt Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
Mitsubishi Mirage Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
Pontiac Lemans Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 34 MPG — $1,632
Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 34 MPG — $1,632
Toyota Corolla Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
Eagle Summit Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
Nissan Sentra WagonGas 28 MPG — $1,661
Hyundai Excel Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
Mitsubishi Precis Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
Mercury Tracer Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
Pontiac Sunbird Subcompact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
Mazda 323 Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
Chevrolet Cavalier Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Geo Prizm Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Buick Skyhawk Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Dodge Omni Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Plymouth Horizon Compact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Nissan Pulsar NX Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Yugo GV/GVX Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788
Volkswagen Golf/GTI Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Volkswagen Jetta Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Toyota Camry Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Geo Tracker Special Purpose VehicleGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Suzuki Samurai Special Purpose VehicleGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Suzuki Sidekick Special Purpose VehicleGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Toyota MR2 Two-SeaterGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Acura Integra Subcompact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Chrysler LeBaron Subcompact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Toyota Celica Subcompact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Chevrolet Beretta Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Chevrolet Corsica Midsize CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Dodge Shadow Subcompact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Pontiac Grand Am Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Subaru Hatchback Subcompact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Subaru Sedan Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Ford Laser Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Dodge Aries Midsize CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Dodge Lancer Midsize CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Plymouth Reliant Midsize CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Plymouth Sundance Subcompact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Compact CarGas 25 MPG — $1,860
Dodge Spirit Midsize CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Plymouth Acclaim Midsize CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Honda Accord Compact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Buick Century Wagon WagonGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser WagonGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Ford Probe Compact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Buick Skylark Compact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Ford Tempo Compact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Mercury Topaz Compact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Subaru Wagon WagonGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Dodge Daytona Subcompact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Pontiac 6000 Midsize CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Volkswagen Fox Subcompact CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Mazda 626/MX-6 Midsize CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Eagle Medallion Midsize CarGas 24 MPG — $1,938
Buick Century Midsize CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Midsize CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Dodge Ram 50 Pickup Small PickupGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Mitsubishi Truck Small PickupGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Mitsubishi Galant Compact CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Subaru XT Subcompact CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Dodge 600 Midsize CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Chevrolet Celebrity Midsize CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Plymouth Caravelle Midsize CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Volkswagen Cabriolet Subcompact CarGas 23 MPG — $2,022
Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 27 MPG — $2,056
Dodge Dynasty Midsize CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Saab 9000 Large CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Chevrolet S10 Pickup Small PickupGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Dodge Dakota Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Ford Ranger Small PickupGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Audi 80/90 Subcompact CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Ford Mustang Subcompact CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Honda Prelude Subcompact CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Saab 900 Compact CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Nissan Stanza Compact CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
GMC S15 Pickup Small PickupGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Bertone X1/9 Two-SeaterGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Eagle Premier Large CarGas 22 MPG — $2,114
Alfa Romeo Spider Two-SeaterGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Volvo 240 Compact CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Buick Regal Midsize CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Ford Taurus Midsize CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Hyundai Sonata Midsize CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Mercury Sable Midsize CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Midsize CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Pontiac Grand Prix Midsize CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Nissan Truck Small PickupGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Jeep Comanche Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Toyota Truck/T100 Small PickupGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager Special Purpose VehicleGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Isuzu Impulse Subcompact CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Volvo 740/760 Midsize CarGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van Special Purpose VehicleGas 21 MPG — $2,214
Buick Riviera Midsize CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Ford Thunderbird Midsize CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Mercury Cougar Midsize CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Oldsmobile Toronado Midsize CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Buick LeSabre Large CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Chevrolet Caprice Large CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Large CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
GMC Safari VanGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Isuzu Pickup Small PickupGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Toyota Van VanGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Mazda B Pickup Small PickupGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Chevrolet Astro Cargo VanGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Jeep Cherokee Special Purpose VehicleGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Chevrolet Camaro Subcompact CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Subcompact CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Nissan 240SX Subcompact CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Buick Electra/Park Avenue Large CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Mitsubishi Space Wagon Special Purpose VehicleGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Ford Courier Small PickupGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Buick Reatta Two-SeaterGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Dodge CSX Compact CarGas 20 MPG — $2,325
Audi 100 Midsize CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Chrysler New Yorker Midsize CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Mazda 929 Midsize CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Pontiac Bonneville Large CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Chevrolet Blazer Special Purpose VehicleGas 19 MPG — $2,447
GMC Jimmy Special Purpose VehicleGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Mazda MPV Special Purpose VehicleGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Nissan 300ZX Two-SeaterGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer Special Purpose VehicleGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Acura Legend Compact CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Merkur XR4Ti Compact CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Mitsubishi Van VanGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight/Touring Large CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Evans Automobiles Series 1 Two-SeaterGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Peugeot 405 Compact CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Audi 200 Midsize CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue/Imperial Large CarGas 19 MPG — $2,447
Cadillac Eldorado Midsize CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Cadillac Seville Midsize CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Chevrolet Caprice Hybrid Large CarHybrid 18 MPG — $2,583
Ford LTD Crown Victoria Large CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Lincoln Continental Large CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Mercury Grand Marquis Large CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Lincoln Town Car Large CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
BMW 5 Series Compact CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Chevrolet C1500 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 18 MPG — $2,583
GMC Sierra Full-Size PickupGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Ford Aerostar Van VanGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Chevrolet Astro Passenger VanGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Isuzu Amigo Special Purpose VehicleGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Toyota 4Runner Special Purpose VehicleGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Cadillac Commercial Chassis Special Purpose VehicleGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Mazda RX-7 Two-SeaterGas 18 MPG — $2,583
BMW 3 Series Subcompact CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Chevrolet Camaro Hybrid Subcompact CarHybrid 18 MPG — $2,583
Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid Subcompact CarHybrid 18 MPG — $2,583
Ford Bronco II Special Purpose VehicleGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Cadillac Fleetwood/DeVille Large CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon WagonGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser WagonGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Peugeot 505 Compact CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Lincoln Mark VII Midsize CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Chevrolet C2500 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Alfa Romeo Milano Subcompact CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Volvo 780 Compact CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Cadillac Brougham Large CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Pontiac Safari WagonGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Sterling 827 Compact CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Merkur Scorpio Midsize CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Mitsubishi Sigma Compact CarGas 18 MPG — $2,583
Ford LTD Crown Victoria/Country Squire Wagon WagonGas 18 MPG — $2,583
GMC C2500 Sierra Full-Size PickupGas 18 MPG — $2,583
General Motors Coachbuilder Wagon Special Purpose VehicleGas 18 MPG — $2,583
GMC Rally VanGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Volkswagen Vanagon VanGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Dodge Power Ram 50 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Chevrolet G10/20 Van VanGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Chevrolet G30 Van VanGas 17 MPG — $2,735
GMC Vandura VanGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Ford Aerostar Wagon VanGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Chrysler Town and Country Special Purpose VehicleGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Jeep Wrangler Special Purpose VehicleGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Chevrolet S10 Cab Chassis Special Purpose VehicleGas 17 MPG — $2,735
Mitsubishi Wagon VanGas 17 MPG — $2,735
BMW 7 Series Midsize CarGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Nissan Pathfinder Special Purpose VehicleGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Mitsubishi Montero Special Purpose VehicleGas 16 MPG — $2,906
BMW 6 Series Subcompact CarGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Chevrolet K2500 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Dodge Raider Special Purpose VehicleGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Jeep Wagoneer Special Purpose VehicleGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Saleen SSC Subcompact CarGas 16 MPG — $2,906
GMC K2500 Sierra Full-Size PickupGas 16 MPG — $2,906
Chevrolet C1500 Pickup Diesel Full-Size PickupDiesel 19 MPG — $2,921
GMC Sierra Diesel Full-Size PickupDiesel 19 MPG — $2,921
Chevrolet G10/20 Van Diesel VanDiesel 19 MPG — $2,921
GMC Vandura Diesel VanDiesel 19 MPG — $2,921
Chevrolet C2500 Pickup Diesel Full-Size PickupDiesel 19 MPG — $2,921
GMC C2500 Sierra Diesel Full-Size PickupDiesel 19 MPG — $2,921
Nissan Maxima Midsize CarGas 20 MPG — $2,962
Mercedes-Benz 190 Subcompact CarGas 20 MPG — $2,962
Porsche 944 Subcompact CarGas 20 MPG — $2,962
GMC Rally Diesel VanDiesel 18 MPG — $3,083
Mercedes-Benz 300 Compact CarGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Dodge D100/D150 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Ford F150 Full-Size PickupGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Ford F250 Full-Size PickupGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Dodge B150/B250 Van VanGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Ford E150 Econoline VanGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Ford Bronco Special Purpose VehicleGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Isuzu Trooper Special Purpose VehicleGas 15 MPG — $3,100
Lotus Esprit Two-SeaterGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Porsche 911 Subcompact CarGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Toyota Cressida Compact CarGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Mercedes-Benz 260 Compact CarGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Chrysler TC Two-SeaterGas 19 MPG — $3,118
Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel Full-Size PickupDiesel 17 MPG — $3,265
Chevrolet Suburban Diesel Special Purpose VehicleDiesel 17 MPG — $3,265
Chevrolet Blazer Diesel Special Purpose VehicleDiesel 17 MPG — $3,265
GMC Suburban Diesel Special Purpose VehicleDiesel 17 MPG — $3,265
GMC Jimmy Diesel Special Purpose VehicleDiesel 17 MPG — $3,265
Chevrolet K2500 Pickup Diesel Full-Size PickupDiesel 17 MPG — $3,265
GMC K2500 Sierra Diesel Full-Size PickupDiesel 17 MPG — $3,265
Chevrolet Corvette Two-SeaterGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Toyota Supra Subcompact CarGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Jaguar XJ Compact CarGas 18 MPG — $3,292
BMW M Subcompact CarGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Mitsubishi Starion Subcompact CarGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Chrysler Conquest Subcompact CarGas 18 MPG — $3,292
Dodge B150/B250 Wagon VanGas 14 MPG — $3,321
Ford E150 Club Wagon VanGas 14 MPG — $3,321
Dodge D250 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 14 MPG — $3,321
Chevrolet Suburban Special Purpose VehicleGas 14 MPG — $3,321
Ford E250 Econoline VanGas 14 MPG — $3,321
GMC Suburban Special Purpose VehicleGas 14 MPG — $3,321
Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis Special Purpose VehicleGas 14 MPG — $3,321
Ferrari 328 GTS/GTB Two-SeaterGas 14 MPG — $3,321
Ferrari 3.2 Mondial/Cabriolet Subcompact CarGas 14 MPG — $3,321
Chrysler Newport/Fifth Avenue Midsize CarGas 17 MPG — $3,485
Dodge Diplomat Midsize CarGas 17 MPG — $3,485
Plymouth Gran Fury Midsize CarGas 17 MPG — $3,485
Dodge B350 Wagon VanGas 13 MPG — $3,577
Dodge W100/W150 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 13 MPG — $3,577
Dodge B350 Van VanGas 13 MPG — $3,577
Dodge Ramcharger Special Purpose VehicleGas 13 MPG — $3,577
Jaguar XJS Two-SeaterGas 13 MPG — $3,577
Cadillac Allante Two-SeaterGas 16 MPG — $3,703
CX Automotive Cxestate WagonGas 16 MPG — $3,703
Environmental Rsch and Devp Corp ERD 1 Two-SeaterGas 16 MPG — $3,703
Chevrolet Sport Van VanGas 12 MPG — $3,875
Toyota Land Cruiser Special Purpose VehicleGas 12 MPG — $3,875
Toyota Cab Chassis Special Purpose VehicleGas 12 MPG — $3,875
Porsche 928 Subcompact CarGas 15 MPG — $3,950
Maserati Spyder Two-SeaterGas 15 MPG — $3,950
Mercedes-Benz 420 Midsize CarGas 15 MPG — $3,950
Maserati Karif Two-SeaterGas 15 MPG — $3,950
Maserati 225 Subcompact CarGas 15 MPG — $3,950
Maserati 222E Subcompact CarGas 15 MPG — $3,950
Maserati 430 Subcompact CarGas 15 MPG — $3,950
Ferrari Testarossa Two-SeaterGas 11 MPG — $4,227
Dodge W250 Pickup Full-Size PickupGas 11 MPG — $4,227
Jeep Grand Wagoneer Special Purpose VehicleGas 11 MPG — $4,227
Laforza Automobile Inc Laforza Special Purpose VehicleGas 11 MPG — $4,227
Mercedes-Benz 560 Compact CarGas 14 MPG — $4,232
Ferrari 348 TB/TS Two-SeaterGas 14 MPG — $4,232
Maserati 228 Midsize CarGas 14 MPG — $4,232
Ferrari Mondial T/Cabriolet Subcompact CarGas 13 MPG — $4,558
Dodge D250 Cab Chassis Special Purpose VehicleGas 10 MPG — $4,650
Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental Subcompact CarGas 10 MPG — $4,650
Rolls-Royce Eight/Mulsan/Mulsanne Midsize CarGas 10 MPG — $4,650
Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur Midsize CarGas 10 MPG — $4,650
Land Rover Range Rover Special Purpose VehicleGas 12 MPG — $4,938
Aston Martin Lagonda Subcompact CarGas 9 MPG — $5,167
Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante Subcompact CarGas 9 MPG — $5,167
Rolls-Royce Brooklands/Turbo R Midsize CarGas 10 MPG — $5,925
Lamborghini Countach Two-SeaterGas 7 MPG — $8,464

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