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1987 Ford Mustang MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Ford Mustang is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 24 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 30th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 22 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #30 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Ford Mustang's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1987 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Subaru Justy34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Isuzu I-Mark33 MPG $1,409
  6. 30Ford Mustang24 MPG $1,938
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1987 MustangOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Mustang MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Mustang		 Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Mustang		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Mustang		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Mustang		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Mustang		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
84 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1987 Ford Mustang vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Tredia 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru XT 25 MPG · $1,860/yr XT saves $78/yr vs Dodge Daytona 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Mustang saves $84/yr vs Nissan Pulsar NX 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Pulsar NX saves $78/yr vs Hyundai Excel 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Excel saves $215/yr vs Mitsubishi Precis 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Precis saves $215/yr vs Chevrolet Camaro 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Mustang saves $387/yr vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Mustang saves $387/yr vs Chrysler LeBaron 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Ford Mustang?

Up to 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 17 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Ford Mustang use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Ford Mustang?

The 1987 Ford Mustang's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Ford Mustang per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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