1989 rankings
Least Fuel-Efficient 1989 Vehicles
The thirstiest 1989 models by annual fuel cost.
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)Full list
| # | Model | Class | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamborghini Countach | Two-Seater | Gas | 7 MPG | — | $8,464 |
| 2 | Rolls-Royce Brooklands/Turbo R | Midsize Car | Gas | 10 MPG | — | $5,925 |
| 3 | Aston Martin Lagonda | Subcompact Car | Gas | 9 MPG | — | $5,167 |
| 4 | Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante | Subcompact Car | Gas | 9 MPG | — | $5,167 |
| 5 | Land Rover Range Rover | Special Purpose Vehicle | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $4,938 |
| 6 | Dodge D250 Cab Chassis | Special Purpose Vehicle | Gas | 10 MPG | — | $4,650 |
| 7 | Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental | Subcompact Car | Gas | 10 MPG | — | $4,650 |
| 8 | Rolls-Royce Eight/Mulsan/Mulsanne | Midsize Car | Gas | 10 MPG | — | $4,650 |
| 9 | Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur | Midsize Car | Gas | 10 MPG | — | $4,650 |
| 10 | Ferrari Mondial T/Cabriolet | Subcompact Car | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $4,558 |
| 11 | Mercedes-Benz 560 | Compact Car | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $4,232 |
| 12 | Ferrari 348 TB/TS | Two-Seater | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $4,232 |
| 13 | Maserati 228 | Midsize Car | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $4,232 |
| 14 | Ferrari Testarossa | Two-Seater | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $4,227 |
| 15 | Dodge W250 Pickup | Full-Size Pickup | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $4,227 |
| 16 | Jeep Grand Wagoneer | Special Purpose Vehicle | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $4,227 |
| 17 | Laforza Automobile Inc Laforza | Special Purpose Vehicle | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $4,227 |
| 18 | Porsche 928 | Subcompact Car | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 19 | Maserati Spyder | Two-Seater | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 20 | Mercedes-Benz 420 | Midsize Car | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 21 | Maserati Karif | Two-Seater | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 22 | Maserati 225 | Subcompact Car | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 23 | Maserati 222E | Subcompact Car | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 24 | Maserati 430 | Subcompact Car | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 25 | Chevrolet Sport Van | Van | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $3,875 |
| 26 | Toyota Land Cruiser | Special Purpose Vehicle | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $3,875 |
| 27 | Toyota Cab Chassis | Special Purpose Vehicle | Gas | 12 MPG | — | $3,875 |
| 28 | Cadillac Allante | Two-Seater | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 29 | CX Automotive Cxestate | Wagon | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 30 | Environmental Rsch and Devp Corp ERD 1 | Two-Seater | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |