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1990 Sterling 827 MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Sterling 827 is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1989 model. Among 38 compact cars rated for 1990, it ranks 31st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 17 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1990 #31 of 38 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 Sterling 827's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway229.410.7
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1990 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Isuzu Stylus30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  5. 5Mazda 323 Protege28 MPG $1,661
  6. 31Sterling 82719 MPG $2,447
  7. 38Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1990 827Other compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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827 MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
827
Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
827
Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.7L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
103 cu ft
Cargo volume
14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

1990 Sterling 827 vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Sterling 827?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Sterling 827 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Sterling 827?

The 1990 Sterling 827's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1990 Sterling 827 per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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