MPG by Model

Model years1994–1998

Model years 1994–1998

EPA rated 4,235 versions of 382 nameplates for model years 1994–1998. The median version moved from 18 to 19 MPG over the span. The Geo Metro topped the list in three of the five years and the Vector Avtech SC / M12 sat at the bottom in two.

Model year 1994

EPA rated 976 versions of 240 nameplates from 44 makes; median 18 MPG; 31 diesel versions.

Highest-rated nameplates: Geo Metro 47, Honda Civic 43, Chevrolet Sprint 41, Pontiac Firefly 41, Ford Aspire 34.

Lowest-rated: Lamborghini Diablo 10, Ferrari 512 TR 11, Rolls-Royce Brooklands/Turbo R 11, Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental 11, Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit III/Spur III 11.

Model year 1995

EPA rated 934 versions of 257 nameplates from 47 makes; median 18 MPG; 32 diesel versions.

Highest-rated nameplates: Honda Civic 43, Geo Metro 40, Suzuki Swift 40, Ford Aspire 33, Honda Del Sol 33.

Lowest-rated: Ferrari F50 8, Lamborghini Diablo 10, Ferrari 456 11, Ferrari F355 Berlinetta/GTS 11, Ferrari F512M 11.

Model year 1996

EPA rated 772 versions of 226 nameplates from 42 makes; median 19 MPG; 13 diesel versions.

Highest-rated nameplates: Geo Metro 40, Volkswagen Golf/GTI 38, Volkswagen Jetta 38, Honda Civic 36, Suzuki Swift 35.

Lowest-rated: Vector Avtech SC / M12 9, Lamborghini Diablo 10, Ferrari F355 Berlinetta/GTS 11, Rolls-Royce Azure 12, Rolls-Royce Brooklands/Turbo R 12.

Model year 1997

EPA rated 759 versions of 224 nameplates from 44 makes; median 19 MPG; 11 diesel versions.

Highest-rated nameplates: Geo Metro 40, Volkswagen Golf/GTI 37, Volkswagen Jetta 37, Volkswagen Passat 36, Suzuki Swift 35.

Lowest-rated: Vector Avtech SC / M12 9, Lamborghini Diablo 10, Ferrari 456 11, Ferrari F355 11, Rolls-Royce Park Ward 11.

Model year 1998

EPA rated 794 versions of 231 nameplates from 45 makes; median 19 MPG; 3 electric, 14 diesel versions.

Highest-rated nameplates: Chevrolet Metro 40, Volkswagen Beetle 38, Volkswagen Jetta 37, Volkswagen Passat 37, Suzuki Swift 35.

Lowest-rated: Ferrari 550 Maranello 10, Lamborghini Diablo 10, Ferrari 456 11, Ferrari F355/355 F1 11, Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Park Ward 11.