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1987 Plymouth Sundance MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Plymouth Sundance is a compact car offered in 8 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 19 to 25 MPG. Among 55 compact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 27th 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 #27 of 55 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Plymouth Sundance'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 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Ford Escort31 MPG $1,500
  3. 3Mercury Lynx31 MPG $1,500
  4. 4Ford Escort Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  5. 5Mercury Lynx Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  6. 27Plymouth Sundance25 MPG $1,860
  7. 55Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812
1987 SundanceOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Sundance MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sundance		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sundance		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Sundance		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Sundance		 Gas 21 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Sundance		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Sundance		 Gas 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Sundance		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Sundance		 Gas 17 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1987 Plymouth Sundance vs. rivals

vs Dodge Shadow 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Tempo 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Topaz 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Renault GTA 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Sedan 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Camry 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Camry saves $72/yr vs Honda Accord 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Accord saves $72/yr vs Ford Laser 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Sundance saves $78/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Plymouth Sundance?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 19 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Plymouth Sundance use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1987 Plymouth Sundance'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 Sundance 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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