1977
California
Mileage
Guide
September 1976
        • TAL


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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
•.:„:•(
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



"Z
•o
o
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

S
55 e
S*
0 =
c •>.
LU 0

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

E
7)
CO
ffl
3
u.

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
0
i s
>W
O>
BxS^
Illl

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


o
Q.
>•
6

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
?3
G3
Q.
>.
«
JC
o»
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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Is
g, »

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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
o
II
ill!


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
~z
•o
o
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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'1
CHEVROLET
CORVETTE
DATSUN
280Z

PORSCHE
TURBO CARRERA
911S

924
Vehicle Description


• A '

tf) (A
0 9
C T3
Ul 0

350/8

168/6
168/6

183/6'
164/6'
164/6'
121/4

c
o
Z

0!
C
a
0
O

15

19
18

17
17
18
21
ffi

C
5 ^2
Tn
go
II

$650

$513
$542

$574
$574
$542
$464
 'NOT EQUIPPED WITH CATALYST
                 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
~5
|
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
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81/31
81/31
81/31


81/31
81/31
81/31

75/32
75/32
68/26
68/26
68/26


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73/27
73/27

83/40
83/40

63/40
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City MPG


14
14
15
14
14
15

22
23

23
21

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18

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39
37
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33

32
26

37
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16
15
17
16
15
17

27
27

27
24

34

19
22

26
22
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26
22
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22
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25
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27

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Fuel Costs


$609
$650
$574
$609
$650
$574

$361
$361

$361
$406

$287

$513
$443

$375
$443
$542


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$443
$542

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$287
$305
$336


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Manufacturers
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CENTURY WAGON
CHEVROLET
MAL1BU WAGON
DODGE
ASPEN WAGON


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FORD
LTD II WAGON
LINCOLN-
MERCURY
COUGAR WAGON
OLDSMOBILE
VISTA CRUISER
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PLYMOUTH
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VOLARE WAGON


PONTIAC
LEMANS SAFARI
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Vehicle Description
Engine Size/
cylinders

350/8
350/8

225/6
318/8
360/8
360/8

400/8

400/8

350/8
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360/8
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318/8
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A
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trunk

101/50
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
11

13
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$696

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Manufacturers
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AMERICAN
MOTORS
MATADOR WAGON
BUICK
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CHEVROLET
CHEVROLET
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FORD
FORD WAGON
LINCOLN-
MERCURY
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OLDSMOBILE
CUSTOM CRUISER
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350/8

400/8

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111/51

111/51

108/56

108/56

111/51
111/51

111/51
111/51
Fuel Economy
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12

14

13

10

10

14
13

14
13
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16

20

17

16

16

20
19

20
19
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$812

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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.
                                        17

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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
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                                                          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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