Sterling · 1988–1991 · Gas

Sterling 827 MPG by year

The EPA has rated 4 model years of the Sterling 827, from 1988 to 1991. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1990, at 19 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1991 model is 5% less efficient than the best 1988 model (18 vs. 19 MPG). The 1991 model is 22% less efficient than the median compact car that year (18 vs. 23 MPG).

Most efficient year199019 MPG combined
Latest (1991)18 MPG$2,583/yr to fuel
First rated (1988)19 MPG$2,447/yr at today's prices
Model years rated48 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • 827, 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 827 model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1991 Gas 18 MPG 16 / 20 23 — 2 $2,583
1990 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 18
17 / 22 23 — 2 $2,447
1989 Gas 18 MPG 16 / 20 24 — 2 $2,583
1988 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 18
17 / 22 24 — 2 $2,447

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 Sterling 827 year has the best fuel economy?

The 1988 Sterling 827, rated up to 19 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,447 a year.

Which Sterling 827 year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1989 model, whose most efficient version is rated 18 MPG combined (about $2,583 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Sterling 827?

The 1991 Sterling 827 is rated up to 18 MPG combined.

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