Nissan · 1984–1988 · Gas

Nissan 200SX MPG by year

The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Nissan 200SX, from 1984 to 1988. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1984, at 26 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1988 model is 15% less efficient than the best 1984 model (22 vs. 26 MPG). The 1988 model is 8% less efficient than the median subcompact car that year (22 vs. 24 MPG).

Most efficient year198426 MPG combined
Latest (1988)22 MPG$2,114/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)26 MPG$1,788/yr at today's prices
Model years rated523 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • 200SX, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every 200SX model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1988 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 19
19 / 26 24 — 4 $2,114
1987 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 19
19 / 26 24 — 4 $2,114
1986 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 21
19 / 26 24 — 3 $2,114
1985 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 20
19 / 26 24 — 6 $2,114
1984 Gas 26 MPG
lowest 21
23 / 30 23 — 6 $1,788

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Nissan 200SX year has the best fuel economy?

The 1984 Nissan 200SX, rated up to 26 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,788 a year.

Which Nissan 200SX year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1985 model, whose most efficient version is rated 22 MPG combined (about $2,114 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Nissan 200SX?

The 1988 Nissan 200SX is rated up to 22 MPG combined.

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