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1989 Ford Mustang MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Ford Mustang is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 22 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 1988 model. Among 61 subcompact cars rated for 1989, it ranks 34th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 20 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1989 #34 of 61 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Ford Mustang's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2611.19.0
Combined229.410.7

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. 34Ford Mustang22 MPG $2,114
  7. 61Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1989 MustangOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

Mustang MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Mustang		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Mustang		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Mustang		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Mustang		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1989 Ford Mustang vs. rivals

vs Subaru XT 23 MPG · $2,022/yr XT saves $92/yr vs Dodge Daytona 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Daytona saves $176/yr vs Chevrolet Camaro 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Mustang saves $211/yr vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Mustang saves $211/yr vs Honda Prelude 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Geo Prizm 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Prizm saves $325/yr vs Isuzu Impulse 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Mustang saves $101/yr vs Chevrolet Camaro Hybrid 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Mustang saves $470/yr vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula Hybrid 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Mustang saves $470/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Ford Mustang?

Up to 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 18 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Ford Mustang use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Ford Mustang?

The 1989 Ford Mustang's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Ford Mustang per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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