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Nissan Stanza MPG by year

The EPA has rated 9 model years of the Nissan Stanza, from 1984 to 1992. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1984, at 27 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1992 model is 19% less efficient than the best 1984 model (22 vs. 27 MPG). The 1992 model is 4% less efficient than the median compact car that year (22 vs. 23 MPG).

Most efficient year198427 MPG combined
Latest (1992)22 MPG$2,114/yr to fuel
First rated (1984)27 MPG$1,722/yr at today's prices
Model years rated932 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Stanza, 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 Stanza model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1992 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 21
19 / 26 23 — 2 $2,114
1991 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 21
19 / 26 23 — 2 $2,114
1990 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 21
19 / 26 23 — 2 $2,114
1989 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 21
19 / 26 24 — 2 $2,114
1988 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 18
19 / 26 24 — 6 $2,114
1987 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 18
20 / 26 24 — 5 $2,114
1986 Gas 25 MPG
lowest 18
23 / 30 25 — 6 $1,860
1985 Gas 26 MPG
lowest 22
23 / 30 25 — 4 $1,788
1984 Gas 27 MPG
lowest 23
24 / 31 24 — 3 $1,722

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 Stanza year has the best fuel economy?

The 1984 Nissan Stanza, rated up to 27 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,722 a year.

Which Nissan Stanza year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1987 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 Stanza?

The 1992 Nissan Stanza is rated up to 22 MPG combined.

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