Ranking
Best fuel economy: 1990 models
The 50 most efficient of 391 1990 gasoline, diesel and hybrid models, by EPA combined mpg. Plug-in hybrids and EVs are not included.
| # | Model | Combined | City / hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1990 Geo Metro XFI | 47 mpg | 43 / 52 |
| 2 | 1990 Honda Civic CRX HF | 43 mpg | 40 / 47 |
| 3 | 1990 Chevrolet Sprint | 41 mpg | 38 / 45 |
| 4 | 1990 Geo Metro | 41 mpg | 38 / 45 |
| 5 | 1990 Pontiac Firefly | 41 mpg | 38 / 45 |
| 6 | 1990 Suzuki Swift | 41 mpg | 38 / 45 |
| 7 | 1990 Geo Metro LSI | 40 mpg | 38 / 44 |
| 8 | 1990 Geo Metro LSI Convertible | 37 mpg | 34 / 41 |
| 9 | 1990 Chevrolet Turbo Sprint | 34 mpg | 31 / 38 |
| 10 | 1990 Daihatsu Charade | 34 mpg | 32 / 38 |
| 11 | 1990 Pontiac Turbo Firefly | 34 mpg | 31 / 38 |
| 12 | 1990 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel | 34 mpg | 31 / 39 |
| 13 | 1990 Ford Festiva | 33 mpg | 30 / 37 |
| 14 | 1990 Ford Escort | 32 mpg | 28 / 38 |
| 15 | 1990 Honda Civic | 30 mpg | 28 / 33 |
| 16 | 1990 Isuzu Stylus | 30 mpg | 27 / 34 |
| 17 | 1990 Pontiac Lemans | 30 mpg | 27 / 36 |
| 18 | 1990 Subaru Justy | 30 mpg | 28 / 33 |
| 19 | 1990 Dodge Colt | 29 mpg | 27 / 33 |
| 20 | 1990 Geo Storm | 29 mpg | 26 / 33 |
| 21 | 1990 Honda Civic CRX | 29 mpg | 27 / 32 |
| 22 | 1990 Honda Civic Wagon | 29 mpg | 27 / 31 |
| 23 | 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage | 29 mpg | 27 / 33 |
| 24 | 1990 Plymouth Colt | 29 mpg | 27 / 33 |
| 25 | 1990 Toyota Tercel | 29 mpg | 27 / 33 |
| 26 | 1990 Hyundai Excel | 28 mpg | 25 / 33 |
| 27 | 1990 Mazda 323/323 Protege | 28 mpg | 25 / 33 |
| 28 | 1990 Mitsubishi Precis | 28 mpg | 25 / 33 |
| 29 | 1990 Nissan Sentra | 28 mpg | 25 / 33 |
| 30 | 1990 Subaru Justy 4WD | 28 mpg | 27 / 29 |
| 31 | 1990 Suzuki Swift GT | 28 mpg | 25 / 33 |
| 32 | 1990 Dodge Colt Wagon | 27 mpg | 24 / 31 |
| 33 | 1990 Eagle Summit | 27 mpg | 24 / 31 |
| 34 | 1990 Ford Escort Wagon | 27 mpg | 23 / 33 |
| 35 | 1990 Geo Prizm | 27 mpg | 24 / 31 |
| 36 | 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage Wagon | 27 mpg | 24 / 31 |
| 37 | 1990 Nissan Sentra Coupe | 27 mpg | 24 / 33 |
| 38 | 1990 Nissan Sentra Wagon | 27 mpg | 23 / 33 |
| 39 | 1990 Plymouth Colt Wagon | 27 mpg | 24 / 31 |
| 40 | 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier | 26 mpg | 22 / 33 |
| 41 | 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier Wagon | 26 mpg | 22 / 33 |
| 42 | 1990 Isuzu Impulse | 26 mpg | 23 / 31 |
| 43 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300D 2.5 Turbo Diesel | 26 mpg | 23 / 30 |
| 44 | 1990 Nissan Pulsar NX | 26 mpg | 23 / 31 |
| 45 | 1990 Pontiac Sunbird | 26 mpg | 23 / 33 |
| 46 | 1990 Toyota Camry | 26 mpg | 23 / 31 |
| 47 | 1990 Toyota Celica | 26 mpg | 24 / 30 |
| 48 | 1990 Toyota Corolla | 26 mpg | 24 / 30 |
| 49 | 1990 Toyota Corolla Wagon | 26 mpg | 24 / 30 |
| 50 | 1990 Chevrolet Beretta | 25 mpg | 21 / 31 |
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov; each model's most efficient version is shown. Your results will vary.