1985 rankings

Cheapest 1985 Vehicles to Fuel

Every 1985 model ranked by estimated annual fuel cost: gas, hybrid, plug-in and electric.

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

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Honda Civic43 MPG $1,081
  2. 2Chevrolet Sprint42 MPG $1,107
  3. 3Pontiac Firefly42 MPG $1,107
  4. 4Suzuki SA 31042 MPG $1,107
  5. 5Isuzu 750C/I-Mark35 MPG $1,329
  6. 6Chevrolet Spectrum35 MPG $1,329
  7. 7Dodge Colt34 MPG $1,368
  8. 8Mitsubishi Mirage34 MPG $1,368
  9. 9Ford Escort Diesel40 MPG $1,388
  10. 10Nissan Sentra Diesel40 MPG $1,388
  11. 11Mercury Lynx Diesel40 MPG $1,388
  12. 12Ford Escort33 MPG $1,409
  13. 13Plymouth Colt33 MPG $1,409
  14. 14Mercury Lynx33 MPG $1,409
  15. 15Toyota Tercel32 MPG $1,453

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Honda Civic Two-SeaterGas 43 MPG — $1,081
2Chevrolet Sprint Subcompact CarGas 42 MPG — $1,107
3Pontiac Firefly Subcompact CarGas 42 MPG — $1,107
4Suzuki SA 310 Subcompact CarGas 42 MPG — $1,107
5Isuzu 750C/I-Mark Subcompact CarGas 35 MPG — $1,329
6Chevrolet Spectrum Subcompact CarGas 35 MPG — $1,329
7Dodge Colt Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
8Mitsubishi Mirage Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
9Ford Escort Diesel Compact CarDiesel 40 MPG — $1,388
10Nissan Sentra Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 40 MPG — $1,388
11Mercury Lynx Diesel Compact CarDiesel 40 MPG — $1,388
12Ford Escort Compact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
13Plymouth Colt Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
14Mercury Lynx Compact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
15Toyota Tercel WagonGas 32 MPG — $1,453
16Renault Alliance/Encore Compact CarGas 32 MPG — $1,453
17Toyota Corolla Diesel Compact CarDiesel 36 MPG — $1,542
18Chevrolet Chevette Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 36 MPG — $1,542
19Pontiac 1000 Diesel Subcompact CarDiesel 36 MPG — $1,542
20Dodge Charger Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
21Nissan Sentra Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
22Subaru Sedan Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
23Nissan Pulsar/Pulsar-NX Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
24Ford Laser Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
25Mazda GLC Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
26Plymouth Turismo Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
27Dodge Omni Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
28Plymouth Horizon Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
29Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel Compact CarDiesel 35 MPG — $1,586
30Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 35 MPG — $1,586

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