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1990 Ford Festiva MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Ford Festiva is a subcompact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 33 MPG combined (30 city / 37 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 28 to 33 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 1989 model. Among 56 subcompact cars rated for 1990, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,409 a year to fuel.

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Combined 33 MPG 30 MPG city · 37 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,409 15,000 mi/yr · $9.39 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1990 #6 of 56 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 Ford Festiva's fuel average is 14.0 km/L (7.1 L/100 km), or 33 MPG combined: 12.8 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City3012.87.8
Highway3715.76.4
Combined3314.07.1

How it ranks among 1990 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. 5Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  6. 6Ford Festiva33 MPG $1,409
  7. 56Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental10 MPG $5,925
1990 FestivaOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Festiva MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Festiva
Gas 30 MPG 37 MPG 33 MPG — $1,409
FWD · 1.3L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Festiva
Gas 27 MPG 30 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
87 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
269 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Ford Festiva?

Up to 33 MPG combined (30 city / 37 highway); ratings range from 28 to 33 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Ford Festiva use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Ford Festiva?

The 1990 Ford Festiva's fuel average is 14.0 km/L (7.1 L/100 km), or 33 MPG combined: 12.8 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1990 Ford Festiva per year?

About $1,409 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $9.39 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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