1984 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 1984 Cars

1984 sedans, hatchbacks, coupes and wagons (not plug-in) with the best combined MPG.

Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.

Top 15

Combined MPG
  1. 1Nissan Sentra Diesel41 MPG 41 MPG
  2. 2Honda Civic41 MPG 41 MPG
  3. 3Ford Escort Diesel39 MPG 39 MPG
  4. 4Mercury Lynx Diesel39 MPG 39 MPG
  5. 5Toyota Corolla Diesel38 MPG 38 MPG
  6. 6Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel38 MPG 38 MPG
  7. 7Volkswagen Jetta Diesel37 MPG 37 MPG
  8. 8Chevrolet Chevette Diesel36 MPG 36 MPG
  9. 9Pontiac 1000 Diesel36 MPG 36 MPG
  10. 10Toyota Starlet36 MPG 36 MPG
  11. 11Isuzu I-Mark Diesel35 MPG 35 MPG
  12. 12Plymouth Colt34 MPG 34 MPG
  13. 13Dodge Colt34 MPG 34 MPG
  14. 14Ford Tempo Diesel34 MPG 34 MPG
  15. 15Mercury Topaz Diesel34 MPG 34 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Nissan Sentra Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 41 MPG — $1,354
2Honda Civic Subcompact CarGas 41 MPG — $1,134
3Ford Escort Diesel Compact CarDiesel 39 MPG — $1,423
4Mercury Lynx Diesel Compact CarDiesel 39 MPG — $1,423
5Toyota Corolla Diesel Compact CarDiesel 38 MPG — $1,461
6Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 38 MPG — $1,461
7Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 37 MPG — $1,500
8Chevrolet Chevette Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 36 MPG — $1,542
9Pontiac 1000 Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 36 MPG — $1,542
10Toyota Starlet Subcompact CarGas 36 MPG — $1,292
11Isuzu I-Mark Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 35 MPG — $1,586
12Plymouth Colt Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
13Dodge Colt Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
14Ford Tempo Diesel Compact CarDiesel 34 MPG — $1,632
15Mercury Topaz Diesel Compact CarDiesel 34 MPG — $1,632
16Mitsubishi Precis Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
17Mazda 626 Diesel Compact CarDiesel 33 MPG — $1,682
18Volkswagen Quantum Diesel Compact CarDiesel 33 MPG — $1,682
19Toyota Camry Diesel Compact CarDiesel 32 MPG — $1,734
20Ford Escort Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
21Toyota Tercel WagonGas 32 MPG — $1,453
22Mercury Lynx Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
23Renault Alliance/Encore Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
24Dodge Charger Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
25Nissan Sentra Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
26Nissan Pulsar/Pulsar-NX Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
27Mazda GLC Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
28Plymouth Turismo Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
29Dodge Omni Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
30Plymouth Horizon Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550

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