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1987 Plymouth Reliant MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Plymouth Reliant is a midsize car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 25 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 32 midsize cars rated for 1987, it ranks 2nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #2 of 32 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Plymouth Reliant's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1987 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Dodge Aries25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Plymouth Reliant25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Ford Taurus24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Dodge Lancer24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Buick Century23 MPG $2,022
  6. 32Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur9 MPG $5,167
1987 ReliantOther midsize carsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

Reliant MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Reliant		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Reliant Wagon		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Reliant		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Reliant		 Gas 20 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Reliant		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Reliant		 Gas 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
96 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1987 Plymouth Reliant vs. rivals

vs Dodge Aries 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Lancer 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Reliant saves $78/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Reliant saves $162/yr vs Ford Taurus 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Reliant saves $78/yr vs Buick Century 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Reliant saves $162/yr vs Chevrolet Celebrity 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Reliant saves $162/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Plymouth Reliant?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 21 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Plymouth Reliant use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Plymouth Reliant?

The 1987 Plymouth Reliant's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Plymouth Reliant per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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