1977
California
Mileage
Guide
September 1976
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How To
Use This
Guide
This "Gas Mileage Guide" gives the estimated
fuel economy in miles per gallon (MPG) of 1977
model year cars, station wagons, and light trucks.
All new car dealers are required to have copies of
this Guide available in their showrooms.
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The purpose oUhis/Guide is to give you fuel
economy and other information that can help you
select a vehicle to meet your transportation needs
and be fuel efficient.
How The Guide Is Organized
To help you compare the fuel economy of similar-
sized vehicles, the passenger cars and station
wagons are grouped into classes according to
their interior size, an important measure of vehicle
utility. This means that vehicles that are
approximately the same size inside will be in the
same class. Trucks are grouped by their capacity,
in terms of gross vehicle weight rating.
Car Classes
Two-Seater—Cars designed primarily to seat
only two adults (page 10).
Sedans
Subcompact—Cars having up to 100 cubic feet
of passenger and luggage volume (pages 5-6).
Compact—Cars having 100 to 110 cubic feet
inside (page 7).
Mid-Size—Cars having 110 to 120 cubic feet
inside (page 8).
Large—Cars having more than 120 cubic feet
inside (page 9).
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Station Wagons
Small—Less than 130 cubic feet of passenger
and cargo volume (page 11).
Mid-Size—Between 130 and 160 cubic feet
inside (page 12).
Large—160 or more cubic feet inside (page 12).
Truck Classes
Small Pickups—Trucks having Gross Vehicle
Weight Ratings (truck weight plus carrying
capacity) under 4500 pounds (page 13).
Standard Pickups—Trucks having GVWR's
over 4500 pounds (page 13).
Van/Special Purpose class—All other light
trucks (page 14).
In each size class, you will find the following
information on every model type:
Manufacturer and car line names
The manufacturers are listed alphabetically. Under
each manufacturer, the car lines are listed
alphabetically.
Vehicle Description
Each line in the Guide shows a different model in
a car line. In addition to the engine and
transmission descriptions, there is a column for
interior volume index. The first number in this
column is the volume of the passenger
compartment. The second number is the size (in
cubic feet) of the trunk or, in station wagons and
hatchbacks, the cargo space behind the second
seat.
Three Fuel Economy Estimates
City fuel economy reflects trips for local errands,
driving to work, and general stop-and-go driving in
urban and suburban areas.
Highway fuel economy reflects long-distance
driving on non-urban roads and on interstate
highways at a speed averaging about 50 MPH
with no stops.
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Combined fuel economy is a weighted average of
the city and highway estimates based on Federal
Highway Administration studies of average U.S.
driving patterns. This value (which assumes
approximately half city and half highway driving) is
what the average driver can expect in overall
summer driving on level roads after the car has
been broken in.
Fuel Cost
This value is an estimate of what you would pay
for fuel in 1 year if you drive 15,000 miles and pay
65 cents per gallon for gasoline (or 55 cents per
gallon for diesel fuel). Check the Fuel Cost Chart
in this Guide for additional information on yearly
fuel costs at different prices per gallon.
Additional information is provided in this Guide on:
• Factors that affect fuel economy.
• EPA fuel economy tests.
• Fuel economy labels.
• Annual fuel cost estimates.
• Alphabetical index of manufacturers and car
lines.
Index
If you don't know which class a vehicle is in, turn
to the index where manufacturers and car lines
are listed alphabetically. After each model name,
the appropriate size class is given. By locating
that size class and the manufacturer, you will be
able to find the specific model. The index is
located on pages 21-23.
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SUBCOMPACT CARS
Manufacturers
1
AMERICAN
MOTORS
GREMLIN
AUDI
FOX
BUICK
OPEL BY ISUZU
SKYHAWK
CHEVROLET
CAMARO
CHEVETTE
MONZA
VEGA
DATSUN
B-210
F-10
DODGE
COLT
FORD
MAVERICK
MUSTANG II
PINTO
LINCOLN-
MERCURY
BOBCAT
COMET
Vehicle Description
Engine Size/
cylinders
232/6
232/6
258/6
258/6
97/4
97/4
111/4
111/4
231/6
231/6
305/8
350/8
98/4
98/4
140/4
140/4
305/8
140/4
140/4
85/4
85/4
85/4
98/4'
98/4-
122/4-
122/4*
250/6
302/8
140(2.3L)/4
140(2.3L)/4
302/8
140(2.3L)/4
140(2.3L)/4
171(2.8L)/6
140(2.3L)/4
140(2.3L)/4
171(2.8L)/6
250/6
302/8
Transmission
M
A
A
A
M
A
M
A
M
A
A
A
M
A
M
A
A
M
A
M
A
M
M
A
M
A
A
A
M
A
A
M
A
A
M
A
A
A
A
Fuel System
1
1
1
2
Fl
Fl
2
2
2
2
2
4
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Interior Volume
Index
passenger/
trunk
81/9
81/9
81/9
81/9
84/11
84/11
78/9
78/9
79/10
79/10
86/6
86/6
76/9 ,
76/9
79/8
79/8
79/8
80/10
80/10
66/12
66/12
71/14
74/7
74/7
74/7
74/7
87/12
87/12
72/8
72/8
72/8
77/8
77/8
77/8
77/9
77/9
77/9
87/12
87/12
Fuel Economy
City MPG
15
14
14
15
22
23
22
24
13
14
14
14
28
25
23
21
14
23
21
30
26
30
21
21
15
18
18
13
22
19
13
24
22
17
24
22
17
18
13
Highway MPG
22
18
17
21
37
32
33
29
26
19
19
18
39
32
33
30
20
33
30
42
33
42
34
32
27
29
23
18
34
26
18
34
30
20
34
30
20
23
18
Combined MPG
18
16
15
17
27
27
KV;v
26
26
17
16
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16
15
32
28
27
24
17
27
24
34
28
34
25
25
19
22
20
If.:
26
22
14
28
25
18
28
25
18
20
14
Average Annual
Fuel Costs
$542
$609
$650
$574
$361
$361
$375
$375
$574
$609
$609
$650
$305
$348
$361
$406
$574
$361
$406
$287
$348
$287
$390
$390
$513
$443
$488
$696
$375
$443
$696
$348
$390
$542
$348
$390
$542
$488
$696
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SUBCOMPACT CARS
Manufacturers
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MAZDA
COSMO
RX-4
808
OLDSMOBILE
STARFIRE
PLYMOUTH
ARROW
PONTIAC
ASTRE
FIREBIRD
SUNBIRD
SUBARU
SUBARU
VOLKSWAGEN
DASHER
DASHER DIESEL
RABBIT
RABBIT DIESEL
SCIROCCO
Vehicle Description
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0/2*
0/2'
BO/2'
80/2'
78/4
97/4
97/4
40/4
40/4
231/6
231/6
98/4'
98/4'
22/4"
122/4-
140/4
231/6
231/6
350/8
403/8
140/4
231/6
231/6
97/4*
97/4-
97/4
97/4
90/4-
97/4
97/4
90/4*
97/4
97/4
1
IB
E
c
0
1-
M
A
M
A
M
M
A
M
A
M
A
M
A
M
A
M
M
A
A
A
M
M
A
M
A
M
A
M
M
A
M
M
A
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4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
Fl
Fl
Fl
Fl
Fl
Fl
Fl
Fl
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73/10
73/10
72/11
72/11
67/10
67/10
67/10
79/10
79/10
79/10
79/10
73/10
73/10
73/10
73/10
80/10
86/7
86/7
86/7
86/7
79/7
79/7
79/7
72/11
72/11
84/15
84/15
84/15
80/15
80/15
80/15
74/16
74/16
Fuel Economy
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18
18
18
18
31
29
26
23
21
13
14
20
21
15
18
23
12
16
15
14
23
13
14
22
22
22
23
35
24
23
39
24
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X
30
24
30
24
39
37
32
33
30
26
19
35
32
27
29
33
24
21
21
20
33
26
19
37
30
37
32
47
38
33
52
38
33
2
2
J
a
i
,
22
20
22
20
34
32
29
27
24
17
t«
24
25
19
22
27
15
18
17
16
27
17
16
27
25
27
27
40
29
27
44
29
27
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COMPACT CARS
Manufacturers
1
o
AMERICAN
MOTORS
HORNET
PACER
AUDI
100LS
BUICK
SKYLARK
CADILLAC
SEVILLE
CHEVROLET
MONTE CARLO
NOVA
DODGE
ASPEN
FORD
GRANADA
THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-
MERCURY
MONARCH
OLDSMOBILE
OMEGA
PLYMOUTH
VOLARE
PONTIAC
GRAND PRIX
VENTURA
Vehicle Description
Engine Size/
cylinders
232/6
258/6
258/6
232/6
258/6
258/6
14/4
14/4
231/6
231/6
350/8
350/8
350/8
250/6
305/8
350/8
225/6
225/6
318/8
360/8
250/6
302/8
351/8
400/8
250/6
302/8
231/6
231/6
350/8
225/6
225/6
318/8
360/8
350/8
403/8
231/6
231/6
350/8
Transmission
A
A
A
A
A
A
M
A
M
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
M
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
M
A
A
M
A
A
A
A
A
M
A
A
Fuel System
1
1
2
1
1
2
Fl
Fl
2
2
4
Fl
4
1
2
4
1
1
2
4
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
4
1
1
2
4
4
4
2
2
4
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89/11
89/11
89/11
90/11
90/11
90/11
90/13
90/13
93/14
93/14
93/14
95/13
94/15
93/14
93/14
93/14
92/15
92/15
92/15
92/15
91/15
91/15
95/14
95/14
91/15
91/15
93/15
93/15
93/15
92/15
92/15
92/15
92/15
94/15
94/15
93/14
93/14
93/14
Fuel Economy
City MPG
14
14
15
14
14
15
18
18
12
16
15
12
13
15
14
14
16
16
11
12
16
13
12
10
16
13
12
15
15
16
16
11
12
14
13
12
15
15
Highway MPG
18
17
21
18
17
21
29
26
24
21
21
17
17
21
19
18
23
19
15
17
20
20
18
16
20
20
24
20
21
23
19
15
17
20
19
25
20
21
Combined MPQ
16
15
17
16
is
17
22
21
15
18
17
14
15
17
16
15
18
17
13
14
18
16
14
12
18
16
15
17
17
18
17
13
14
16
15
16
17
17
Average Annual
Fuel Costs
$609
$650
$574
$609
$650
$574
$443
$464
$650
$542
$574
$696
$650
$574
$609
$650
$542
$574
$750
$696
$542
$609
$696
$812
$542
$609
$650
$574
$574
$542
$574
$750
$696
$609
$650
$609
$574
$574
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MID-SIZE CARS
Manufacturers
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BUICK
CENTURY/REGAL
CADILLAC
ELDORADO
CHEVROLET
MALIBU
CHRYSLER
CORDOBA
DODGE
CHARGER SE
MONACO
FORD
LTD II
LINCOLN-
MERCURY
CONTINENTAL
MARK V
COUGAR/COUGAR
XR-7
OLDSMOBILE
CUTLASS
PLYMOUTH
FURY
PONTIAC
LEMANS
Vehicle Description
Engine Size/
cylinders
231/6
231/6
350/8
425/8
250/6
350/8
318/8
360/8
318/8
360/8
318/8
360/8
440/8
351/8
400/8
400/8
351/8
400/8
231/6
231/6
350/8
403/8
318/8
360/8
440/8
231/6
231/6
350/8
403/8
Transmission
M
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
M
A
A
A
A
A
A
M
A
A
A
Fuel System
2
2
4
4
1
4
2
4
2
4
2
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
2
4
4
Interior Volume
Index
passenger/
trunk
97/15
97/15
97/15
102/17
99/15
99/15
95/16
95/16
96/16
96/16
98/17
98/17
98/17
97/15
97/15
99/18
96/15
96/15
97/16
97/16
97/16
97/16
98/17
98/17
98/17
99/15
99/15
99/15
99/15
Fuel Economy
City MPG
12
16
14
11
15
13
11
11
11
11
11
11
9
12
10
10
12
10
12
16
14
13
11
11
9
12
16
14
13
Highway MPG
24
21
20
16
19
17
16
18
16
18
16
18
14
18
16
16
18
16
24
21
20
19
16
18
14
24
21
20
19
Combined MPQ
15
18
16
13
16
15
13
14
13
14
13
14
11
14
12
12
14
12
15
IB
16
15
13
14
11
15
18
16
15
Average Annual
Fuel Costs
$650
$542
$609
$750
$609
$650
$750
$696
$750
$696
$750
$696
$886
$696
$812
$812
$696
$812
$650
$542
$609
$650
$750
$696
$886
$650
$542
$609
$650
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LARGE CARS
Manufacturers
,
AMERICAN
MOTORS
MATADOR
BUICK
ELECTRA
LESABRE
RIVIERA
CADILLAC
CADILLAC
LIMOUSINE
CHEVROLET
CHEVROLET
CHRYSLER
CHRYSLER
DODGE
ROYAL MONACO
FORD
FORD
LINCOLN-
MERCURY
LINCOLN
CONTINENTAL
MERCURY
OLDSMOBILE
DELTA 88
OLDSMOBILE 98
TORONADO
PLYMOUTH
GRAN FURY
PONTIAC
PONTIAC
Vehicle Description
Engine Size/
cylinders
304/8
350/8
403/8
231/6
350/8
403/8
350/8
403/8
425/8
425/8
250/6
305/8
350/8
360/8
440/8
360/8
440/8
400/8
400/8
400/8
231/6
350/8
403/8
350/8
403/8
403/8
360/8
440/8
231/6
350/8
403/8
Transmission
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Fuel System
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
Interior Volume
Index
passenger/
trunK
104/17
110/20
110/20
109/21
109/21
109/21
107/20
107/20
109/20
115/18
108/20
108/20
108/20
108/20
108/20
105/20
105/20
103/22
113/20
104/23
109/20
109/20
109/20
110/20
110/20
105/17
1 05/20
105/20
109/20
109/20
109/20
Fuel Economy
CityMPG
12
14
13
16
14
13
14
13
12
11
15
14
14
11
9
11
9
10
10
10
16
15
13
14
13
12
11
9
16
14
13
Highway MPG
16
20
19
21
20
19
20
19
16
16
19
19
18
18
14
18
14
16
16
16
21
21
19
20
19
18
18
14
21
21
19
I Combined MPG
13
16
15
18
16
15
16
15
14
13
16
16
15
13
11
13
11
12
12
*2
18
TT
15
16
15
14
13
11
18
17
15
Average Annual
Fuel Costs
$750
$609
$650
$542
$609
$650
$609
$650
$696
$750
$609
$609
$650
$750
$886
$750
$886
$812
$812
SB12
$542
$574
$650
$609
$650
$696
$750
$886
$542
$574
$650
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Manufacturers
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CHEVROLET
CORVETTE
DATSUN
280Z
PORSCHE
TURBO CARRERA
911S
924
Vehicle Description
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C T3
Ul 0
350/8
168/6
168/6
183/6'
164/6'
164/6'
121/4
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a
0
O
15
19
18
17
17
18
21
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C
5 ^2
Tn
go
II
$650
$513
$542
$574
$574
$542
$464
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Estimates
The fuel economy and average annual fuel cost
information in this Guide are estimates. Even
though you may not get the listed fuel economy
because of where you drive—city versus country,
mountains versus flat terrain, cold versus mild
climate—and your personal driving habits, these
estimates allow you to compare the relative fuel
efficiency of different vehicles. The Interior
Volume Index is one way of estimating the space
in a car. It is based on three measurements
only—head room, leg room, and shoulder room—
for the front and rear seats, as well as trunk
capacity. This index may be an average of
different body styles within a model line.
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SMALL STATION WAGONS
Manufacturers
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AMERICAN
MOTORS
HORNET WAGON
PACER WAGON
AUDI
FOX WAGON
CHEVROLET
VEGA WAGON
DATSUN
F-10 WAGON
DODGE
COLT WAGON
FORD
PINTO WAGON
LINCOLN-
MERCURY
BOBCAT WAGON
MAZDA
RX-4 WAGON
BOB WAGON
PONTIAC
ASTRE SAFARI
WAGON
SUBARU
SUBARU WAGON
VOLKSWAGEN
DASHER WAGON
DASHER WAGON
DIESEL
Vehicle Description
Engine Size/
cylinders
232/6
258/6
258/6
232/6
258/6
258/6
97/4
97/4
140/4
140/4
85/4
122/4'
122/4-
140(2,3L)/4
140(2.3L)/4
171(28L)/6
140(2.3L)/4
140(2.3L}/4
171(2.8L)/6
80/2'
80/2'
78/4
97/4
97/4
140/4
97/4'
97/4'
97/4
97/4
90/4"
Transmission
A
A
A
A
A
A
M
A
M
A
M
M
A
M
A
A
M
A
A
M
A
M
M
A
M
M
A
M
A
M
Fuel System ,
1
1
2
1
1
2
Fl
Fl
2
2
2
2
2
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80/36
80/35
81/31
81/31
81/31
81/31
81/31
81/31
75/32
75/32
68/26
68/26
68/26
84/25
73/27
73/27
83/40
83/40
63/40
Fuel Economy
City MPG
14
14
15
14
14
15
22
23
23
21
30
15
18
22
19
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39
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32
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16
15
17
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27
27
27
24
34
19
22
26
22
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26
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27
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Average Annual
Fuel Costs
$609
$650
$574
$609
$650
$574
$361
$361
$361
$406
$287
$513
$443
$375
$443
$542
$375
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$488
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$361
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MID-SIZE STATION WAGONS
Manufacturers
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BUICK
CENTURY WAGON
CHEVROLET
MAL1BU WAGON
DODGE
ASPEN WAGON
MONACO WAGON
FORD
LTD II WAGON
LINCOLN-
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OLDSMOBILE
VISTA CRUISER
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PLYMOUTH
FURY WAGON
VOLARE WAGON
PONTIAC
LEMANS SAFARI
WAGON
Vehicle Description
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cylinders
350/8
350/8
225/6
318/8
360/8
360/8
400/8
400/8
350/8
403/8
360/8
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318/8
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4
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2
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trunk
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101/50
99/39
99/39
99/39
104/50
103/47
102/47
101/50
101/50
104/50
99/39
99/39
99/39
101/50
101/50
Fuel Economy
CllyMPO
13
13
16
11
11
11
10
10
13
12
11
16
11
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$696
$750
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$696
$650
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LARGE STATION WAGONS
Manufacturers
I
AMERICAN
MOTORS
MATADOR WAGON
BUICK
ESTATE WAGON
CHEVROLET
CHEVROLET
WAGON
FORD
FORD WAGON
LINCOLN-
MERCURY
MERCURY
WAGON
OLDSMOBILE
CUSTOM CRUISER
WAGON
PONTIAC
PONTIAC SAFARI
WAGON
Vehicle Description
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cylinder*
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350/8
350/8
400/8
400/8
350/8
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112/50
111/51
111/51
108/56
108/56
111/51
111/51
111/51
111/51
Fuel Economy
CItyMPQ
12
14
13
10
10
14
13
14
13
Highway MPG
16
20
17
16
16
20
19
20
19
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13
16
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12
12
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15
16
15
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FuelCoslj
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$650
$812
$812
$609
$650
$609
$650
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318/8
318/8
302/8
300/6
351/8
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Example: If you pay an average of 60 cents per gallon
and your car gets 12 MPG, your fuel cost for 10,000
mites of driving is $500. tf you drive 20,000 miles a
year, your annual fuel cost will be twice this figure, or
$1,000. If you own a car that qets 20 MPG, your
annual fuel cost for 10,000 miles at 60 cents per
gallon is $300.
Com-
bined
City/
High-
way
MPG Cents Per Gallon
75 70 65 60 55 50 45
50 $150 $140 $130 $120 $110 $100 $90
48 156 146 135 125 115 104 94
46 163 152 141 130 120 109 98
44 170 159 148 136 125 114 102
42 178 167 155 143 131 119 107
40 188 175 162 150 138 125 112
38 197 184 171 158 145 132 118
36 208 194 181 167 153 139 125
34 221 206 191 176 162 147 132
32 234 219 203 188 172 156 141
30 250 233 217 200 183 167 150
28 268 250 232 214 196 179 161
26 288 269 250 231 212 192 173
24 312 292 271 250 229 208 188
22 341 318 295 273 250 227 205
20 375 350 325 300 275 250 225
18 417 389 361 333 306 278 250
16 469 438 406 375 344 313 281
14 536 500 464 429 393 357 321
12 625 583 542 500 458 417 375
10 750 700 650 600 550 500 450
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Fuel Economy Tests
The city and highway fuel economy values in this
Guide come from tests conducted or approved by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
These tests are performed on vehicles submitted
by the auto industry to EPA to demonstrate
compliance with the requirements of the Clean Air
Act and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
Each vehicle is tested under precisely controlled
conditions by professional drivers in a laboratory
on a dynamometer. The dynamometer is a
machine that permits exact simulation of the
vehicle's operation under various driving
conditions. Temperature is controlled in the
laboratory in a range of 68° to 86° F. in order to
provide the same temperature conditions for all
vehicles.
City Test
This test simulates a 7.5-mile, stop-and-go trip
with a speed range of 0 to 56 MPH, and an
average speed of 20 MPH. The trip takes 23
minutes and has 18 stops. Eighteen percent of
the trip is spent idling, such as would be expected
in the city at traffic lights or in rush-hour traffic.
Two kinds of engine starts are used. One is a cold
start, which is similar to starting a car in the
morning after it has been parked all night. The
other is a hot start, which is similar to starting a
vehicle after having parked it for a short time
while shopping. The information from this test is
then combined to represent the fuel economy of
that vehicle during a realistic mixture of hot and
cold starts during urban driving conditions.
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Highway Test
This test simulates a 10-mile, non-stop trip that
begins with the vehicle warmed up. The trip has
an average speed of about 50 MPH and lasts 13
minutes. The speed during the test ranges from 0
to 60 MPH. If your highway driving speed
averages faster than the test's average of 50
MPH, you should expect to achieve poorer fuel
economy than the highway fuel economy
estimate in this Guide. The amount of this
decrease is approximately 10 to 15 percent for
every 10 MPH above 50 MPH.
Factors
That Affect
Fuel Economy
The fuel economy numbers in this Guide are the
result of carefully controlled tests performed on
well-maintained test vehicles. Any differences
between the test conditions and the condition of
your vehicle, your driving habits, and the road and
traffic conditions under which you have to drive
will probably result in a different fuel economy
from that listed for your car. You can control some
of these differences, such as your vehicle's
engine condition and your driving habits. Other
differences, such as weather, traffic, or hilly
conditions, cannot be changed.
When And Where You Drive
Temperature
Summer temperatures (over 70°F.) are better for
fuel economy than winter temperatures. At 20T.,
for example, there can be an approximate 8-
percent fuel economy loss compared to the
combined MPG number in this Guide. For a 20-
MPG (combined) vehicle, this is about 1.5 MPG.
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Wind
Wind can increase or decrease fuel economy.
Examples for a car that normally gets 20 MPG
(combined) are:
18 MPH tailwind—*about 12-percent gain in fuel
economy (2.4 MPG).
18 MPH crosswind—*about 1-percent loss in fuel
economy (0.2 MPG).
18 MPH headwind—^about 10-percent loss in
fuel economy (2 MPG).
Precipitation
Rain or snow, and the wet roads that result, can
cause an approximate 10-percent loss in fuel
economy (2 MPG for a 20-MPG vehicle).
Road Condition
Rough or loose road surfaces (such as sand or
gravel) can also cause a fuel economy loss
ranging between 10 and 30 percent (or 2 to 6
MPG for a 20-MPG vehicle). Cars use more fuel
on hilly roads than flat roads. The fuel saved in
going downhill does not equal the extra fuel used
going uphill. Mountain driving causes an even
greater fuel economy penalty.
How You Drive
An engine that is already warmed up (such as one
that was used in the last 4 hours) requires less
fuel to reach its most efficient operating condition
than a "cold" engine (such as one in a car parked
overnight). Trip length also affects fuel economy.
Shorter trips (under 5 miles) do not allow the
engine to reach its best operating condition,
whereas longer trips allow the peak operating
temperature and engine condition to be obtained.
This does not mean that you can save fuel by
increasing the length of your short trips. It does
mean that by combining numerous short trips into
a single, longer trip you can save fuel by reducing
the total miles driven as well as taking advantage
of your vehicle's warmed-up condition.
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Smooth, even driving improves fuel economy
performance; therefore, try to avoid sudden stops
and starts. By anticipating stop lights and
intersections, you can slow down gradually. Also,
avoid rapid accelerations. On the highway, you will
improve your fuel economy by driving at or below
the 55-MPH speed limit.
Your Vehicle's Condition
The condition of your vehicle is important, too, for
fuel economy reasons:
• Maintain your vehicle according to the
manufacturer's specifications. On the average,
a tuned-up vehicle gets approximately 3 to 9
percent better fuel economy than one that has
not been properly maintained.
• Keep the tires inflated to the proper pressure.
Underinflated tires can cause a fuel economy
loss.
For a more detailed technical discussion of the
factors that affect fuel economy, write for
"Factors Affecting Fuel Economy." This is
available free from:
Public Information Center (PM-215)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
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Fuel Economy Labels
All 1977 passenger automobiles and light trucks
are required to have gas mileage labels if they
have gross vehicle weights of 6000 pounds or
less. There are two types of labels. The one that
will appear on most vehicles is the General Label.
The fuel economy numbers on these labels are
the same as those that appear in this "Gas
Mileage Guide" and are based on an average of
fuel economy test results for similar versions of a
given model.
The Specific Label (which will be clearly marked
"Specific Label") will have additional information
about that vehicle's characteristics and will have
fuel economy estimates that relate to a specific
individual vehicle within the model line.
Because of this, the Specific Label in some cases
will have fuel economy estimates that are different
from the General Label values in the "Gas
Mileage Guide."
Also, the estimates.on a Specific Label may not
fall into the range of fuel economy estimates
listed for its class. This is because a specific
model may be more fuel efficient than the average
for the model type.
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Index
MANUFACTURER CAR/TRUCK LINE
AMERICAN
MOTORS
AUDI
BUCK
CADILLAC
CHEVROLET
CHRYSLER
DATSUN
DODGE
GREMLIN
HORNET
HORNET WAGON
MATADOR
MATADOR WAGON
PAGER
PACER WAGON
FOX
FOX WAGON
100LS
CENTURY WAGON
CENTURY/REGAL
ELECTRA
ESTATE WAGON
LESABRE
OPEL BY ISUZU
RIVIERA
SKYHAWK
SKYLARK
CADILLAC
ELDORADO
LIMOUSINE
SEVILLE
CAMARO
CHEVETTE
CHEVROLET
CHEVROLET
WAGON
CORVETTE
EL CAMINO
LUV CAB CHASSIS
LUV PICKUP
MALIBU
MALIBU WAGON
MONTE CARLO
MONZA
NOVA
PICKUP
VAN
VEGA
VEGA WAGON
CHRYSLER
CORDOBA
B-210
F-10
F-10 WAGON
PICKUP
2BQZ
ASPEN
ASPEN WAGON
CHARGER SE
COLT
COLT WAGON
MONACO
MONACO WAGON
SIZE CLASS PAGE
SUBCOMPACT CARS 5
COMPACT CARS 7
SMALL STATION WAGONS 11
LARGE CARS 9
LARGE STATION WAGONS 12
COMPACT CARS 7
SMALL STATION WAGONS 11
SUBCOMPACT CARS 5
SMALL STATION WAGONS 11
COMPACT CARS 7
MID-StZE
STATION WAGONS 12
MID-SIZE CARS 8
LARGE CARS 9
LARGE STATfON WAGONS 12
LARGE CARS 9
SUBCOMPACT CARS 5
LARGE CARS 9
SUBCOMPACT CARS 5
COMPACT CARS 7
LARGE CARS 9
MID-SIZE CARS 8
LARGE CARS 9
COMPACT CARS 7
SUBCOMPACT CARS 5
SUBCOMPACT CARS 5
LARGE CARS 9
LARGE STATION WAGONS 12
TWOSEATERS 10
STANDARD PICKUP
TRUCKS 13
VANS/SPECIAL PURPOSE
TRUCKS 14
SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS 13
MID-SIZE CARS B
MID-SIZE
STATION WAGONS 12
COMPACT CARS 7
SUBCOMPACT CARS 5
COMPACT CARS 7
STANDARD PICKUP
TRUCKS 13
VANS/SPECIAL PURPOSE
TRUCKS 14
SUBCOMPACT CARS 5
SMALL STATION WAGONS 11
LARGE CARS 9
MID-SIZE CARS 8
SUBCOMPACT CARS 5
SUBCOMPACT CARS 5
SMALL STATION WAGONS 11
SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS 13
TWO SEATERS 10
COMPACT CARS 7
MID-SIZE
STATION WAGONS 12
MID-SIZE CARS B
SUBCOMPACT CARS 5
SMALL STATION WAGONS 11
MID-SIZE CARS B
MID-SIZE
STATION WAGONS 12
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MANUFACTURER CAR/TRUCK LINE
SIZE CLASS
PAGE
DODGE
FORD
CMC
JEEP
LINCOLN-
MERCURY
MAZDA
OLDSMOBILE
PLYMOUTH
PICKUP
ROYAL MONACO
UTILITY
VAN
BRONCO
FORD
FORD WAGON
GRANADA
LTD II
LTD II WAGON
MAVERICK
MUSTANG II
PICKUP
PINTO
PINTO WAGON
RANCHERO
THUNDERBIRD
VAN (ECONOLINE/
CLUB WAGON)
PICKUP
SPRINT
VAN
JEEP
BOBCAT
BOBCAT WAGON
COMET
CONTINENTAL
MARK V
COUGAR WAGON
COUGAR/
COUGAR XR-7
LINCOLN
CONTINENTAL
MERCURY
MERCURY WAGON
MONARCH
COSMO
RX-4
RX-4 WAGON
808
808 WAGON
CUSTOM CRUISER
WAGON
CUTLASS
DELTA 88
OLDSMOBILE 98
OMEGA
STARFIRE
TORONADO
VISTA CRUISER
WAGON
ARROW
FURY
FURY WAGON
STANDARD PICKUP
TRUCKS
LARGE CARS
VANS/SPECIAL PURPOSE
TRUCKS
VANS/SPECIAL PURPOSE
TRUCKS
VANS/SPECIAL PURPOSE
TRUCKS
LARGE CARS
LARGE STATION WAGONS
COMPACT CARS
MID-SIZE CARS
MID-SIZE
STATION WAGONS
SUBCOMPACT CARS
SUBCOMPACT CARS
STANDARD PICKUP
TRUCKS
SUBCOMPACT CARS
SMALL STATION WAGONS
STANDARD PICKUP
TRUCKS
COMPACT CARS
VANS/SPECIAL PURPOSE
TRUCKS
STANDARD PICKUP
TRUCKS
STANDARD PICKUP
TRUCKS
VANS/SPECIAL PURPOSE
TRUCKS
VANS/SPECIAL PURPOSE
TRUCKS
SUBCOMPACT CARS
SMALL STATION WAGONS
SUBCOMPACT CARS
MID-SIZE CARS
MID-SIZE
STATION WAGONS
MID-SIZE CARS
LARGE CARS
LARGE CARS
LARGE STATION WAGONS
COMPACT CARS
SUBCOMPACT CARS
SUBCOMPACT CARS
SMALL STATION WAGONS
SUBCOMPACT CARS
SMALL STATION WAGONS
LARGE STATION WAGONS
MID-SIZE CARS
LARGE CARS
LARGE CARS
COMPACT CARS
SUBCOMPACT CARS
LARGE CARS
MID-SIZE
STATION WAGONS
SUBCOMPACT CARS
MID-SIZE CARS
MID-SIZE
STATION WAGONS
13
9
14
14
14
9
12
7
8
12
5
5
13
5
11
13
7
14
13
13
14
14
5
11
5
8
12
8
9
12
7
6
6
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6
11
8
9
9
7
6
9
12
6
6
12
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MANUFACTURER CAR/TRUCK LINE
PLYMOUTH GRAN FURY
UTILITY
VAN
VOLARE
VOLARE WAGON
PONTIAC
PORSCHE
SUBARU
VOLKSWAGEN
ASTRE
ASTRE SAFARI
WAGON
FIREBIRD
GRAND PRIX
LEMANS
LEMANS SAFARI
WAGON
PONTIAC
PONTIAC SAFARI
WAGON
SUNBIRD
VENTURA
TURBO CARRERA
911S
924
SUBARU
SUBARU WAGON
BUS (WAGON.
KOMBI,
CAMPMOBILE)
DASHER
DASHER DIESEL
DASHER WAGON
DASHER WAGON
DIESEL
RABBIT
RABBIT DIESEL
SCIROCCO
SIZE CLASS PAGE
LARGE CARS 9
VANS/SPECIAL PURPOSE
TRUCKS H
VANS/SPECIAL PURPOSE
TRUCKS H
COMPACT CARS 7
MID-SIZE
STATION WAGONS 12
SUBCOMPACT CARS 6
SMALL STATION WAGONS 11
SUBCOMPACT CARS 6
COMPACT CARS 7
MID-SIZE CARS 8
MID-SIZE
STATION WAGONS 12
LARGE CARS 9
LARGE STATION WAGONS 12
SUBCOMPACT CARS 6
COMPACT CARS 7
TWO SEATERS 10
TWO SEATERS 10
TWO SEATERS 10
SUBCOMPACT CARS 6
SMALL STATION WAGONS 11
VANS/SPECIAL PURPOSE
TRUCKS 14
SUBCOMPACT CARS . 6
SUBCOMPACT CARS 6
SMALL STATION WAGONS 11
'SMALL STATION WAGONS . 11
SUBCOMPACT CARS 6
SUBCOMPACT CARS 6
SUBCOMPACT CARS 6
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