1990 rankings · Large Cars
Most Fuel-Efficient 1990 Large Cars, Ranked
We ranked all 17 EPA-rated 1990 large cars by what they cost to fuel. The Saab 9000 leads at about $2,214 a year (21 MPG), while the Cadillac Fleetwood/DeVille is the most expensive to run at $3,485 (17 MPG). The median large car costs $2,583 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 1 hybrid or plug-in model.
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 17 models
| # | Model | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saab 9000 | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,214 |
| 2 | Chevrolet Caprice | Gas | 20 MPG | — | $2,325 |
| 3 | Buick LeSabre | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 4 | Lincoln Continental | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 5 | Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 6 | Pontiac Bonneville | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 7 | Buick Electra/Park Avenue | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 8 | Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight/Touring | Gas | 19 MPG | — | $2,447 |
| 9 | Chevrolet Caprice Hybrid | Hybrid | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 10 | Ford LTD Crown Victoria | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 11 | Mercury Grand Marquis | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 12 | Lincoln Town Car | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 13 | Cadillac Brougham | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 14 | Eagle Premier | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 15 | Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue/Imperial | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 16 | Dodge Monaco | Gas | 18 MPG | — | $2,583 |
| 17 | Cadillac Fleetwood/DeVille | Gas | 17 MPG | — | $3,485 |