1992 rankings

Most Fuel-Efficient 1992 Cars

1992 sedans, hatchbacks, coupes and wagons (not plug-in) with the best combined MPG.

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

Combined MPG
  1. 1Geo Metro47 MPG 47 MPG
  2. 2Honda Civic43 MPG 43 MPG
  3. 3Chevrolet Sprint40 MPG 40 MPG
  4. 4Pontiac Firefly40 MPG 40 MPG
  5. 5Suzuki Swift40 MPG 40 MPG
  6. 6Daihatsu Charade34 MPG 34 MPG
  7. 7Volkswagen Jetta Diesel33 MPG 33 MPG
  8. 8Ford Festiva33 MPG 33 MPG
  9. 9Ford Escort30 MPG 30 MPG
  10. 10Subaru Justy30 MPG 30 MPG
  11. 11Toyota Tercel30 MPG 30 MPG
  12. 12Pontiac Lemans30 MPG 30 MPG
  13. 13Mercury Tracer29 MPG 29 MPG
  14. 14Eagle Summit29 MPG 29 MPG
  15. 15Plymouth Colt29 MPG 29 MPG

Full list

#Model ClassType Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Geo Metro Subcompact CarGas 47 MPG — $989
2Honda Civic Subcompact CarGas 43 MPG — $1,081
3Chevrolet Sprint Subcompact CarGas 40 MPG — $1,162
4Pontiac Firefly Subcompact CarGas 40 MPG — $1,162
5Suzuki Swift Subcompact CarGas 40 MPG — $1,162
6Daihatsu Charade Subcompact CarGas 34 MPG — $1,368
7Volkswagen Jetta Diesel Compact CarDiesel 33 MPG — $1,682
8Ford Festiva Subcompact CarGas 33 MPG — $1,409
9Ford Escort Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
10Subaru Justy Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
11Toyota Tercel Subcompact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
12Pontiac Lemans Compact CarGas 30 MPG — $1,550
13Mercury Tracer Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
14Eagle Summit WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603
15Plymouth Colt WagonGas 29 MPG — $1,603
16Dodge Colt Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
17Nissan Sentra Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
18Mitsubishi Mirage Subcompact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
19Isuzu Stylus Compact CarGas 29 MPG — $1,603
20Hyundai Excel Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
21Mazda MX-3 Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
22Mazda 323 Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
23Saturn SL Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
24Mitsubishi Precis Compact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
25Geo Storm Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
26Nissan NX Subcompact CarGas 28 MPG — $1,661
27Toyota Corolla Subcompact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
28Toyota Paseo Subcompact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
29Mazda Protege Compact CarGas 27 MPG — $1,722
30Chevrolet Cavalier Subcompact CarGas 26 MPG — $1,788

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