UniW States Department of Energy EPA '. Contents Page The test used to determine the cily fuel economy estimate simulates a 9 7.5 mile. stop-andgo trip with an average speed of 20 mph, The trip ' . Purpose of the Guide ...... 1 takes 23 minutes and has 18 stops. About 18 percent of tbe time iq ' lnteria Volume ...... 1 spent idling, as in waiting at traffic lights or in rush hour traffic. Two How the Fuel Economy Estimates Are Obtained ...... t kinds of engine starts are used-the cold start, which is similar to Factors affecting MPG ...... 1 starting a in the morning after it has been parked all night-and How to Use the Guide...... 2 the hot start, similar to restarting a vehicle after .it has been warmed Annual Fuel Costs ...... '.... 3 up, driven and stopped for a short time. Listing of Vehicle Data ...... ,.. , ...... 4-12 Index ...... 1315 The test to determine the highway fuel economy estimate represents a Sample Fuel Economy Label ...... 15 mixture of "non-city" driving. Segments corresponding to different kinds of rural roads and interstate highways are included. The test simulates a 10 mib trip and averages 48 mph. The test is run +om a hot start and has very little idling time and no stops (except at the end Purpose of the Guide / 1 of the test). The Gas Mileage Guide is published by the U.S. Depart Energy as an aid to consumers considering the purcha~$t~~ew vehicle. The Guide lists estimates of miles per gallon (-1 for each vehicle available for the new model year. Theso estimaw Ire NOTE: To make the numbers in the Gas Mileage Guide more provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in cpmpliance useful for consumers, EPA adjusts these laboratory test results with Federal Law. I to account for the difference between controlled laboratory con- ditions and actual driving on the road. The laboratory fuel economy results are adjusted downward to emve at the estimates in thii bookkt and on the labels seen on new . The city estimate is lowered by 10 percent and the highway estimate by 22 percent from the laboratory test results. Ex- . perience has proven that these adjustments make the mileage estimates in thii Guide correspond mom closely to the actual fuel economy diby the average driver. By using this Guide you can estimate the average el cost for

predicted mileage. Factors Affecting MPG

No test can simulate all possible combinations of conditions, climate. who fa11to display the Guides as prescribed by law. driver behavior and car care habits. Your actual mileage depends on how. when, and where you drive. EPA has found that the mpg Interior Volume &tained by most driven will be within a few mpg of the estimates in this booklet. Factors that Can Raise Fuel Economy

0 Combine errands into one trip. is based on four measurements-head room. shoulder 0 Turn an engine off rather than letting%idle for more than a minute.

r Get tunwps regularly. The car will run more smoothly and the cargo space behind the second seat. efficiently. How the Fuel Economy . Keep tires inflated to the manufacturer's recommended maximum Estimates Are Obtained pressure.

0 The car will operate mom efficiently if you anticipate traffic stops. The fuel economy estimates are based on results of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Factors that Can Lower Fuel Economy to certify that vehicles meet the Federal emissions standards. Manufacturers test pre-pmductio models and subml the test results to EPA Jackrabbit starts waste fuel. curacy of the figures provided by the ma driven by a professional driver under Fuel economy is lowered at higher speeds. Traveling al 65 mph in- on an instrument similar to a treadmil stead of 55 mph lowers fuel economy over 15 percent. each vehicle is tested under identical can be compared with confidence. Canying unnecewary weight in the vehicle wastes fuel.

There are two different fuel economy estimates Rewing the engine betom it is shut off is not necessary for today's Guide, one for city driving and one for highway cars and will just use more fuel. these two estimates, separate tests are used to everyday driving in a city and in a rural setting. , A car with the front wheels out of alignment will use more fuel. How'To Use This Guide

Swompact(s vehicle classesCars below) Estimated MPG

, Manufacturer ENGINE TYPES 1RANS ClN I HWY ENWCYL D for Diesel T for Turbo G for Guzzler Tax R for Rotary TD for Turbo D~esel for Premium Unleaded Fuel see your dealer

Engine size Transmission (see types below) M for Manual (light) with number of gears. (Liters and number A for Automatic (dark) wlh number of gears. Of cylrnders) 1 for Automatic Lockup (dark) with number of gears

Vehicle Classes Transmission Types A3 Automatic three speed AS Automatic four speed Sedans A8 Dual range automatic four speed Minicompact-Less than 85 cubc feet of passenger and luggage L9 Automatic lockup three speed volume @age4) L4 Automatic lockup four speed ompact-Between 85 and 99 cubic feet of passenger and L8 Dual Range automatic lockup four speed ge volume (pages 4 and 5) M3 Manual three speed 6pact-Between 100 and 109 cubic feet of passenger and M4 Manual four speed luggage volume (pages 5 and 6) WC Manual four speed with creeper first gear MM-Sfze-Between 110 and 119 cubic feet of passenger and M5 Manual five speed luggage volume (pages 6 and 7) MX Manual five speed with creeper first gear Lago-120 or mom cubic feet of passenger and luggage volume @age 7) twoSeaterr--Car designed to seat primarily two adults (page 4) Statlon Wagons Stn&tlI-Le~S than 130 cubic feet of passenger and cargo volume Gas Qunler Tax (pages 7 and 8) Mid-She-Between 130 and 159 cubic feet of passenger and cargo The Energy Tax Act of 1978 established a Gas Guzzler T& on the sale wlume (page 8) of new model year vehicles whose fuel economy fails to met certain -160 or more cubic feet of passenger and cargo volume statutory levels. The fuel economy figures used to determine the Gas (page 8) Gunter Tax are different from the fuel economy values contained in this booklet. The tax does not depend on your actual on-the-road mpg. which may be more or less than the EPA published value.

fans-Passenger (pages 10 and 11), Cargo (page 10) The purpose of the Gas Guzzler Tax is to discourage the production hall Pickups-Trucks having Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GWR. and purchase of fuel inefficient vehicles. The amount of any ruck weight plus carrying capacity) under 4.500 pounds; 2-Wheel applicable Gas Guzzler Tax paid by the manufacturer will b;, disclosed )rive (2WD) (page 8),&Wheel Drive (4WD) (page 9) on the automobiWs fuel economy label. rrge Pickups-Trucks having GWR's of 4.500 to 8,500 pounds; !-Wheel Drive (page 9), 4-Wheel Drive (pages 9 and 10) PEClAL PURPOSE VEHICLES

411 other light vehicles not in another car w truck class; 2-Wheel Drive page 1I), 4-Wheel Drive (page 11). Cab chassis (pages 11-12).

* Check the Fuel Economy Label on the Vehicle at the dealer's showroom for its MPG ratings. The MPG will vary Y because of engine emission controls and fuel system 'he manufacturers are listed alchabeticalh, within each size class. differences not listed in the Guide. dels are listed alphabetiklly undeieach manufacturer. a@ I Ir 1' Annual Fuel Costs I ANNUALFUELCOSTSCHART For 1988 Modal Year ' ' . .- . . Fuel costs are continually changing and vary considerably bp atea. Based on 15,000 Mllw per Year . The folloving chart enables you to estimate annual costs usihg fuel . prices in your area. These costs are based on 15,000 miles Of @riving Ddars Per Gallon Iof Est Per MPG 1.35 1.25 1.15 1.05 35 .85 .IS lar

ing

It of one

nd 20 percent highway driving and who a car which was listed as achieving 35 t 21 rnpg for city driving, the calculation would appear as: city driving mpg...... S nd highway driving mpg...... $407, ng gasoline cost S.95 per galon. Then, ($679 X 0.8) + ($407 x 0.2).= $624, the total ann J for fuel. 4 The reader is cautioned that simply averaging the rnpg for c d highway driving and then koking up a single value in the ta ill yield an incorrect answer.

'Because of the constant changes in the price of gasoline, economy labels may use different values in estimating the fuel cost.

For those who purchase gasoline by the Ilter, 3.785 liters equals one gallon. , . TWO SEATERS SUBCOMPACT CARS [cont'd)

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ALFA ROMEO ctn my me~crr runs CHEVROLET runs CITY mvv EN~ICYL SPIDER ...... M5 21 127 2.014

FERRARI I 3.2 MONDIALI SPECTRUM...... A3 CABRIOLET......

944 S ...... MS 944 TURBO ...... M5 DAIHATSU MOTOR COMPANY UMED

CIVIC CRX HF .... M5

SUBCOMPACT CARS

NtSSAW MOTOR CO. LTD.

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

. QUATTRO...... ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED I -- - - 2. SUBCOMPACT CARS (cont'd] SUlCOMPACT CARS (cont'd] COMPACT CARS (conrdj . -

mas on mr OKlcrL JAW CARS Im JAGUAR XI-S ..,. A3 13 AUSTIN GROUP umrn AUSTIN ROVER I

- -- ESERIES ......

PRECIS...... ,.. U; 1.514 Mk 1.514 M5' 1.514 STAMON...... ,., 14 -. 2.614 TP Mk 2.614 TP

NISSAN YOTOR CO, LTD PULSAR Nx...... $4 u cof&Ql FX...... w d ~5% MS $I SrncOUPE W ;* u l MS@ I 1 1511 200SX ....,..,..... 14,

3oonr 2t2-...... 14 ;1Q ms .%I

, FORD ESCORT ...... A3 M-30 1.914 SUNBIRD M4 jj 42 1.914 CONVERTlBLE.... W a US % .34 1.914 W 2a MS 28 37 1.914 + TEMPO...... A3 127 2.314 .COMPAC.T CARS (cont'd) COMPACT CARS (cont'd) MID-SIZE CARS-

PLYMOUTH ...... 5000CS ACCORD ...... 14 24 30 2.0/4 QUATTRO ...... M5 17 25 2.215 T M5 27 34 2.0/4 SUNDANCE...... A3 28 14 23 29 2.014 * U 23 5000CS NRBO A3 I$22 2.215 T M5 25 30 2.014 * M5 a5 M5 "18 2§ 2.215 T M5 41 IHC. .: 5000s...... A3 .$$ 2.3/5 U ZS 23 M5 i8 25 2.315 JAGUAR XI6.-.... 14 18 25 3.6/6 P M5 23 ,* 14 24 3.616 SOOOS I7 * MNTI AC QUATTRO ...... ,.. M5 te 24 2.3/5 LINCOLN-MERCURY -; 1.. GRAND AM ...... COUGAR....-..-.-. 14 24 21 3.8/6 14 58,& 5.018

LEMANS -....,..... MUDA MOTOR ~",":ii MAZDA 323 ...... 14 .21. 1.6/4 SUNBIRD...... U RECAL...... 14 U M5 RIVIERA ...... 14 M5

SMB ' i' SAAB 900..-...... A3 A3 A3 M5 [@$ 2.014 M5 .@ 2.0/4 * M5 ,;4! 2.014 T M5 % @ 2.014 TP* $2 C.st. * SUMRU * . .,. SEDANIZDOOR A3 F5 ./.:,4 SUBARU *r