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1989 Daihatsu Charade MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Daihatsu Charade is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 34 MPG combined (32 city / 38 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 29 to 34 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1988 model. Among 61 subcompact cars rated for 1989, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,368 a year to fuel.

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Combined 34 MPG 32 MPG city · 38 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,368 15,000 mi/yr · $9.12 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1989 #6 of 61 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Daihatsu Charade's fuel average is 14.5 km/L (6.9 L/100 km), or 34 MPG combined: 13.6 km/L in the city and 16.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City3213.67.4
Highway3816.26.2
Combined3414.56.9

How it ranks among 1989 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro47 MPG $989
  2. 2Chevrolet Sprint41 MPG $1,134
  3. 3Pontiac Firefly41 MPG $1,134
  4. 4Suzuki Swift41 MPG $1,134
  5. 5Ford Festiva35 MPG $1,329
  6. 6Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  7. 61Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1989 CharadeOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Charade MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.0L 3-cyl · 5-speed manual
Charade		 Gas 32 MPG 38 MPG 34 MPG — $1,368
FWD · 1.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Charade E		 Gas 32 MPG 38 MPG 34 MPG — $1,368
FWD · 1.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Charade		 Gas 30 MPG 35 MPG 32 MPG — $1,453
FWD · 1.3L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Charade		 Gas 27 MPG 31 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.0L 3-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
79 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
261 g/mi

1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. rivals

vs Toyota Tercel 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Charade saves $41/yr vs Subaru Justy 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Charade saves $132/yr vs Pontiac Sunburst 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Charade saves $41/yr vs Isuzu I-Mark 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Charade saves $41/yr vs Geo Spectrum 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Charade saves $41/yr vs Ford Festiva 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Festiva saves $39/yr vs Chevrolet Sprint 41 MPG · $1,134/yr Sprint saves $234/yr vs Pontiac Firefly 41 MPG · $1,134/yr Firefly saves $234/yr vs Suzuki Swift 41 MPG · $1,134/yr Swift saves $234/yr vs Geo Metro 47 MPG · $989/yr Metro saves $378/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Daihatsu Charade?

Up to 34 MPG combined (32 city / 38 highway); ratings range from 29 to 34 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Daihatsu Charade use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Daihatsu Charade?

The 1989 Daihatsu Charade's fuel average is 14.5 km/L (6.9 L/100 km), or 34 MPG combined: 13.6 km/L in the city and 16.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Daihatsu Charade per year?

About $1,368 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $9.12 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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