Model years1989–1993
Model years 1989–1993
EPA rated 5,530 versions of 440 nameplates for model years 1989–1993. The median version moved from 19 to 18 MPG over the span. The Geo Metro topped the list in five of the five years and the Lamborghini Countach sat at the bottom in two.
Model year 1989
EPA rated 1,136 versions of 268 nameplates from 53 makes; median 19 MPG; 33 diesel versions.
Highest-rated nameplates: Geo Metro 47, Honda Civic 44, Chevrolet Sprint 41, Pontiac Firefly 41, Suzuki Swift 41.
Lowest-rated: Lamborghini Countach 7, Aston Martin Lagonda 9, Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante 9, Dodge D250 Cab Chassis 10, Rolls-Royce Brooklands/Turbo R 10.
Model year 1990
EPA rated 1,073 versions of 257 nameplates from 50 makes; median 18 MPG; 29 diesel versions.
Highest-rated nameplates: Geo Metro 47, Honda Civic 43, Chevrolet Sprint 41, Pontiac Firefly 41, Suzuki Swift 41.
Lowest-rated: Lamborghini Countach 7, Lamborghini Diablo 10, Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental 10, Rolls-Royce Eight/Mulsan/Mulsanne 10, Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II/Silver Spur 10.
Model year 1991
EPA rated 1,126 versions of 285 nameplates from 55 makes; median 18 MPG; 39 diesel versions.
Highest-rated nameplates: Geo Metro 47, Honda Civic 43, Chevrolet Sprint 40, Pontiac Firefly 40, Suzuki Swift 40.
Lowest-rated: Lamborghini Diablo 10, Rolls-Royce Brooklands/Turbo R 10, Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental 10, Rolls-Royce Eight/Mulsan/Mulsanne 10, Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II/Silver Spur 10.
Model year 1992
EPA rated 1,115 versions of 294 nameplates from 54 makes; median 18 MPG; 23 diesel versions.
Highest-rated nameplates: Geo Metro 47, Honda Civic 43, Chevrolet Sprint 40, Pontiac Firefly 40, Suzuki Swift 40.
Lowest-rated: Vector W8 8, Lamborghini Diablo 10, Wallace Environmental Wetl 412 10, Dodge D250 Cab Chassis 11, Ferrari Testarossa 11.
Model year 1993
EPA rated 1,080 versions of 288 nameplates from 51 makes; median 18 MPG; 12 diesel versions.
Highest-rated nameplates: Geo Metro 47, Honda Civic 43, Chevrolet Sprint 41, Pontiac Firefly 41, Suzuki Swift 41.
Lowest-rated: Vector W8 8, Lamborghini Diablo 10, Land Rover Defender 10, Ferrari 512 TR 11, J.K. Motors Testarossa 11.