1991 rankings · Subcompact Cars

Most Fuel-Efficient 1991 Subcompact Cars, Ranked

We ranked all 63 EPA-rated 1991 subcompact cars by what they cost to fuel. The Geo Metro leads at about $989 a year (47 MPG), while the Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental is the most expensive to run at $5,925 (10 MPG). The median subcompact car costs $2,022 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 2 hybrid or plug-in models.

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. 1Geo Metro47 MPG $989
  2. 2Chevrolet Sprint40 MPG $1,162
  3. 3Pontiac Firefly40 MPG $1,162
  4. 4Suzuki Swift40 MPG $1,162
  5. 5Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  6. 6Ford Festiva33 MPG $1,409
  7. 7Toyota Tercel31 MPG $1,500
  8. 8Subaru Justy30 MPG $1,550
  9. 9Plymouth Colt29 MPG $1,603
  10. 10Dodge Colt29 MPG $1,603
  11. 11Nissan Sentra29 MPG $1,603
  12. 12Mitsubishi Mirage29 MPG $1,603
  13. 13Hyundai Excel28 MPG $1,661
  14. 14Geo Storm28 MPG $1,661
  15. 15Nissan NX28 MPG $1,661

All 63 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Geo Metro Gas 47 MPG — $989
2Chevrolet Sprint Gas 40 MPG — $1,162
3Pontiac Firefly Gas 40 MPG — $1,162
4Suzuki Swift Gas 40 MPG — $1,162
5Daihatsu Charade Gas 34 MPG — $1,368
6Ford Festiva Gas 33 MPG — $1,409
7Toyota Tercel Gas 31 MPG — $1,500
8Subaru Justy Gas 30 MPG — $1,550
9Plymouth Colt Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
10Dodge Colt Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
11Nissan Sentra Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
12Mitsubishi Mirage Gas 29 MPG — $1,603
13Hyundai Excel Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
14Geo Storm Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
15Nissan NX Gas 28 MPG — $1,661
16Geo Prizm Gas 27 MPG — $1,722
17Toyota Corolla Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
18Hyundai Scoupe Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
19Pontiac Sunbird Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
20Toyota Celica Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
21Isuzu Impulse Gas 26 MPG — $1,788
22Chevrolet Cavalier Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
23Saturn SC Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
24Dodge Shadow Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
25Subaru XT Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
26Dodge Daytona Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
27Volkswagen Cabriolet Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
28Volkswagen Fox Gas 25 MPG — $1,860
29Mercury Capri Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
30Mitsubishi Eclipse Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
31Plymouth Laser Gas 24 MPG — $1,938
32Acura Integra Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
33Chrysler LeBaron Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
34Eagle Talon Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
35Ford Mustang Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
36Honda Prelude Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
37Volkswagen Corrado Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
38Audi 80/90 Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
39Chevrolet Camaro Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
40Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
41BMW 3 Series Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
42Chevrolet Camaro Hybrid Hybrid 18 MPG — $2,583
43Dodge Stealth Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
44Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid Hybrid 18 MPG — $2,583
45Audi Coupe quattro Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
46Nissan 240SX Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
47Mercedes-Benz 190 Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
48Porsche 928 Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
49Mitsubishi 3000 GT Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
50Wallace Environmental Wetl 190E Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
51Infiniti M30 Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
52Toyota Supra Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
53Porsche 944 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
54Porsche 911 Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
55BMW 8 Series Gas 13 MPG — $3,577
56Import Trade Services ITS 190E Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
57Import Trade Services ITS 190E 2.0 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
58Import Trade Services ITS 190E 2.3 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
59Import Trade Services ITS 230CE Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
60Maserati 430 Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
61Aston Martin Virage Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
62Ferrari Mondial T/Cabriolet Gas 13 MPG — $4,558
63Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental Gas 10 MPG — $5,925

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