1989 rankings · Two-Seaters
Most Fuel-Efficient 1989 Two-Seaters, Ranked
We ranked all 20 EPA-rated 1989 two-seaters by what they cost to fuel. The Honda Civic leads at about $1,057 a year (44 MPG), while the Lamborghini Countach is the most expensive to run at $8,464 (7 MPG). The median two-seater costs $3,205 a year to fuel.
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)All 20 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Civic | Gas | 44 MPG | — | $1,057 |
| 2 | Toyota MR2 | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $1,860 |
| 3 | Bertone X1/9 | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,114 |
| 4 | Alfa Romeo Spider | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 5 | Buick Reatta | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 6 | Nissan 300ZX | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 7 | Evans Automobiles Series 1 | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 8 | Mazda RX-7 | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 9 | Lotus Esprit | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $3,118 |
| 10 | Chrysler TC | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $3,118 |
| 11 | Chevrolet Corvette | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $3,292 |
| 12 | Ferrari 328 GTS/GTB | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $3,321 |
| 13 | Jaguar XJS | Gas | 13 MPG | — | $3,577 |
| 14 | Cadillac Allante | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 15 | Environmental Rsch and Devp Corp ERD 1 | Gas | 16 MPG | — | $3,703 |
| 16 | Maserati Spyder | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 17 | Maserati Karif | Gas | 15 MPG | — | $3,950 |
| 18 | Ferrari Testarossa | Gas | 11 MPG | — | $4,227 |
| 19 | Ferrari 348 TB/TS | Gas | 14 MPG | — | $4,232 |
| 20 | Lamborghini Countach | Gas | 7 MPG | — | $8,464 |