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How To Use This Guide This "Gas Mileage Guide" gives /th estimated fuel economy in miles per gallonl( 4P6 of 1977 model year cars, station wagons, a d ;fit trucks. These vehicles were certified by EPA as of January 24, 1977.
All new car dealers are required tb this Guide in their showroom.
How The Guide lo 0rg+$zed
To help you compare the fuel sized vehicles, the passenger wagons are grouped into their interior size, an utillty. This means approximately the same class. Trucks are grouped in terms of gross vehicle weight
Car Classes
Two-Seater-Cars designed only two adults (page 20).
Sedans , . I
Subcompact-Cars having up1 to 100 cubic feet a
of passenger and luggage volub (pages 9-13). Compact-Cars having 100 to 1 0 cubic feet
inside (pages 1 3-1 5). Mid-Size-Cars having 1 10 to 12 cu ic feet
inside (pages 16-1 8). Large-Cars having more tha 1 0 cubic feet
inside @age 19). d iStation Wagons I I
Small-Less than 130 cubic f d t and cargo volume (pages 21-22).
Mid-Size-Between 130 and 160 cubic feet inside (pages 23-24).
Large-160 or more cubic feet inside (pages 24-25).
Truck Classes Small Pickups-Trucks having Gross Vehicle
Weight Ratings (truck weight plus carrying capacity) under 4500 pounds (page 25).
. Standard Pickups-Trucks having GVWR's over 4500 pounds (page 26).
Van/Speclal Purpose class-All other light trucks (pages 27-28). 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 modei rn a car line. For each model. there are designations of the engine size and the type of transmission ("A" for automat~c: "M" for manual). The type of each vehicle's fuel system is indicated either by "FI" for fuel injection or by the number of barrels in the carburetor. The interior volume index column lists two numbers (in cubic feet). The first is an estimate of the size of the passenger compartment: the second, the size 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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fuel economy is a weighted average of highway estimates based on Federal
studies of average US. alue (which assumes nd half highway driving) IS
what the average driver can expect in overall ummer driving on level roads after the car has een 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
additional information on yearly fuel costs at erent prices per galion.
II you don't know which class a vehicle is in, turn to the index where manufacturers and car lines are listed alphabetically. Aiter 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 28-32.
Additional information is provided in this Guide on. o Factors that affect fuel economy (page 6). @ EPA fuel economy tests (page 8).
All 1977 passenger .automobiles and light trucks are required to h w e 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 econcmy 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.
ich will be clearly marked ve additional information
about that vehicle's characteristics and nomy estimates that relate to a al vehicle within the model line.
cause of this, the Specific Label in some cases I 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-
uel Costs, In er 10,000 Miles Example: If you pay an average of 60 cents per gallon and your car gets 12 MPG, your fuel cost for 10,000 miles of driving is $500. If 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 gets 20 MPG, your annual fuel cost for 10,000 miles at 60 cents per gallon is $300.
Factors That Affec Fuel Economy
4 The fuel economy numbers in this result of carefully controlled tests well-maintained test vehicles. Any between the test conditions and the your vehicle, your driving habits, and traffic conditions under which you will probably result in a different fuel from that listed for your car.
f emperature I
Summer temperatures (over 70°F.) fuel economy than winter for example, there can be percent fuel economy combined MPG
Wind ' 1 Wind can increase or decrease fuel Examples for a car that normally (combined) are:
18 MPH tailwind-about economy (2.4 MPG).
18 MPH crosswind--+about l-percent lobs in fuel economy (0.2 MPG).
18 MPH headwind-about 10-perce fuel economy (2 MPG).
Precipitation I Rain or snow, and the wet roads that re/suit, can cause an approximate 10-percent loss ib fbel economy (2 MPG for a 20-MPG vehiclel.
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Road Condition I
Rough or loose road surfaces (such gravel) can also cause a fuel ranging between 10 and 30 percent MPG for a PO-MPG vehicle). Cars
greater fuel economy penalty.
on hilly roads than flat roads. The going downhill does not going uphill. Mountain
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. 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 fuei economy, write for
"Factors Affecting Fuel Economy" Public Information Center (PM-215) US. Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. 20460
\
om tests conducted or approved by
* the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These tests are performed on vehicles submitted y the auto industry to EPA to demonstrate ompliance with the requirements of the Ciean Air ct and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
Each vehicle is tested under precisely controlled conditions by professional drivers in a laboratory
dynamometer. The dynamometer is a machine that permits exact sirnul vehicle's operation under various 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.
ulates 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
0 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
hile 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.
begins with the veh 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 han the test's average of 50
expect to achieve poorer fuel economy than the highway fuel economy estimate in this Guide-about 10 to 15 percent less for every 10 MPH above 50 MPH.
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Fuel
GREMLIN
AVANTl AVANT! II
5301/63OCSI
SKYHAWK
CHEVRQLET CAMARO
CHEVETTE
MONZA
DATSUN
'NOT EQUIPPED WITH CATALYST
SUBCOMPACT CARS S U S C O M F k C ? CARS -
FuelEconornv
JAGUAR DATSUN JAGUAR XJ
5210 F-10 JAGUAR U S 2WSX
LINCOLN-710 MERCURY
BOBCAT 810
DODGE COMET CELESTE#
COLT LOTUS ELlTElECLAT
M U D AFIAT
COSMOLANCIA BETA 128
GLC131 MlRAFlORl
RX-3 FORD
MAVERICK RX-4
MUSTANG I1
PINTO
PLYMOUTH ARROW
HONDA ACCORDCVCC
CIVIC
w c E R # 8/4. IA CIVIC cvcc
'NOT EQUIPPED WiTH CATALYST #AVAILABLE IN PUERTO RlCO ONLY
'NOT EQUIPPED WITH CATALYST #AVAILABLE IN PuERTO RIG0 ONLY
Manufactursrs Vehicle onomy
PLYMOUTn CRICKET1 UNCERR
ASTRE
RENAULT 12
17 17 GORDlNl 5
SUBARU
TOYOTA CELICA
COROLLA
CORONA
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE DASHER
DASHER DIESEL h t 4 '
"NOT EQUIPPED WlTH CATALYST #AVAILABLE IN PUERTO RlCO
RABBn
SCIROCCO
AMERICAN MOTORS
HORNET
PACER
AUDl lOOLS
WICK SKYLARK
CADILUC SEVILLE
CHEVROLET MONTE CARL0
'NOT EQUIPPED WITH CATALYST
COMPACT C A R S I
DOOQE ASPEN
FORD GRANADA
LINCOLN- MERCURY
MONARCH
MERCEOES-BEN2 230 2400
280E 280SE 300D
OLO~MO~ILE OMEGA
Fuel Economv Manutaclurers
B CHEVROLET
141/4 14714' 14714' 16816 16816 18315'
231 16 Q3l I6
pi-, f Z 2 2 : 5 g.5 e = E F % 0 <..
22 $443 20 $488 19 $513 18 $542 15 5650 17 $574
23 $424 20 $488 20 $486 18 $542 19 $513 17 $574 I6 SO9 13 $750
24 $406 24 $406 20 $488 18 2542 18 1542 16 S6CS 17 $574 16 $609 15 $650
COMPACT CARS Vah~cle
o ̂E .? 5 p . e i: C s Y L
Manufacturers
OLOSMOBILE
6018
'NOT EQUIPPED WlTH CATALYST
GMECA
PEUGEOT 504 DIESEL
PLYMOUTH VOLARE
Dercr~p
" ts ; C
PONY IAC GRAND PRlX
f 5 ; p ; ir
M A M A M A
M A M A M A A A
M M A M A A A A A
M M A M A A
A M A A A A
M A A
VENTURAI PHOENIX
1
1 2 2 4 4
1 1 2 2 2 2 2 4
1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
1 1 1 2 2 2
1 FI FI Fl Fl FI
2 2 2
ROLLS-ROYCE ROLLS ROYCE/ BENT LEY
VOLVO 240
26'3
15114 M 2 93/14 15114 A 2 93/14 23116 M 2 93/14 231 16 A 2 93/14 30118 M 2 93/14 30118 A 2 93114 30518 A 2 93/14
412/8 A 2 88/12
13014 M FI 89/14 13014 A Fl 89/14 16316 M FI 89/14 16316 A FI 89114
'NOT EQUIPPED WlTH CATALYST
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CADlLLAC ELDORADO
CHECKER CHECKER
CHEVROLET MALlBU
'DUE TO ENGINE SUBSTITUTION BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE COM-BINED MPG MAY BE I MPG LESS ON THE CAR YOU RECEIVE
Menufacturets 1 Vehicle Descrl~tion
MONACO
LINCOLN-MERCURY
CONTINENTAL MARK V
COUGARlCOUGAR XR-7
MERCEDES-BEN2 450 SEL 450 SEL 6 9
OLDSMOBILE
PLYMOUTH
con-I ! 3 E -8
15 16 14 19 19 18 17 15 16 12 14 11
17 16 15
15 13
17 16 15
? 5 12
19 20 20 18 18 18
19 19 18 17 15 16 12 14
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MID-SIZE CARS ~anufaclurers I Vehicle
PONTIAC LEMANS
LARGE CARS Manufacturers Vehlclo Fuel Econornv
AMERICAN MOTORS
MAT ADOR
WICK ELECTRA
LESABRE
RIVIERA
CAOILLAC CADILLAC
LIMOUSINE
CWEVROLET CHEVROLET
'WE TO ENGINE SUBSTITUTION BY THE CTURER. THE W M . BINED MPG MAY BE 1MPG LESS ON THE CAR CElVE
~anutactumrs 1 Vehicle Descri~tion
CHRYSLER
MERCURY
OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88
TORONADO
PLYMOUTH GRAN FURY
'DUE TO ENGINE SUBSTITUTION BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE U)M-BINED MPO MAY BE 1 MPG LESS ON THE CAR YOU RECElVE
-Manufacturers Vshicle 0@scrr&n \Y
-Fuel
I I,-so" 13<".-
CORVETTE 5650 MOTORS s574
5464 6488
PACER WAGON
6464 $36 1 S42A
5466 AUDI
FOX WAGON
5886 $886 5886
CHEVROLET VEGA WAGON
$650 DATSU
F-10 WAGON
$443 710 WAGON
MIDGET $361 810 WAGON PORSCHE
911s 5574 $542 5542
DODGE COLT WAGON
$464
TRIUMPH SPITFIRE $361
$406 5406
FIAT 128 WAGON 131 ESTATE WAGON
It443 FORD
'NOT EOUIPPED WlTH CATALYST PINTO WAGON
HONDA CIVIC c v c c WAGON
'NOT EQUIPPED WlTH CATALYST
SMALL STATION WAGONS MfD-SIZE STATION WAGONS onc- Manufacturers 1 V e h ~ c kD e s c r ~ o t i i
P s E
-8
16 24 M
RX-4 WAGON 2s 21
11011 WAGON 36 27 26
PLYMOUTH CRICKETILANCER WAGON# 28
24 24
PONTIAC ASTRE SAFARI WAGON M LINCOLN-27 MERCURY
RENAULT COUGAR WAGON 35118 12 WAGON 26 40018
22 OLDSMOBILE VISTA CRUISER
32 WAGON 35018 27 40318
T OYOTA PEUGEOT 32 504 DIESEL 27 WAGON 141 14'
25 14114' 24 PLYMOUTH
VOLKSWAGEN FURY WAGON 36018 28 40018 211 VOLARE WAGON 22516
DASHER WAGON 22516 40DIESEL 014' M - 31818
'NOT EQUIPPED WITH CATALYST 318/8 36018
#AVAILABLE IN WERTO RiCO ONLY 36018
PONTIAC LEMANS SAFARI WAGON 301I6
'DUE TO ENGINE SUBSTITUTION BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE COM-BINED MPG MAY BE 2 MPG LESS ON THE CAR YOU RECEIVE
u 0 Manutnctumra I Vehicle Descri~tton I Fuel
k4anufsclurers Wshlcle Descripl~on Fuel Economy
VQLVO 245 WAGON WAGON
PLYMOUTH GRAN FURY
, WAGON 0018 I / /
4018
PONTIAC SAFARI Manufncturers Vehicle Economy WAGON
MOTORS 1 i!4 u
'DUE TO ENGINE SUBSTITUTION BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE COM- BWED MPG MAY BE 2 MPG LEES ON THE CAR YOU RECEWE
CHEVROLET CHEVHOLET WAGON
CHRYSLER LUV PICKUP
CWRYSLER WAGON OATSUN
PICKUP
DODGE ROYAL MONACO WAGON
LINGOLN-MERCURY
MERCURY TOYQTA WAGON
'NOT EQUIPPEO WITH CATALYST
Manufacturers V e h ~ c l ~ i1 D e s c r ~ p t ~ o n Fuel Econc
JEEP JEEP(CJ-5EJ-7)
LVMOUT UTILITY
VAN
TOYQT HILUX CAB CrlASSlS LAND CRUISER LAND CRUISER WAGON
VOLKSWAGEN BUS (WAGON. KOMBI. CAMPMOBILE) 12014'
:2014'
'NOT EQUIPPED WITH CATALYST
For additional single copies of the "1977 Gas Mileage Guide," write:
Administration
Washington, D.C. 20461
POST mIc£ VEHICLE
GREMLIN HORNET HORNET WAGON MATAlXWl MATAWR WAGON PACER PACER WAGON
FOX FOX WAGON lWLs
AVAMI li
320( 53Dllb30CSI
CENTURY WAGON
CENTURYlREGAL EECTRA ESTATE WAGON LESABRE OPEL BY ISUZU RlVlERA SKYHAWK SKYLARK
O S I L U C COMMERCIAL
cI.uSsIS EUXWIADO LIMOUSINE SEVlLLE
CHECKER
L W CAB CHASSIS
L W PICKUP . MALIBU MALlBU WAGON
MONTE CARL0 MOWA NOVA . PICKUP
VAN
VEGA MGA WAGON
5210 F-10 F-10WAGON PICKUP 2QOSx 2002 710 710 WAGON 810 810WAGON
VWSlSPEClAL PURPOSE TRUCKS
SUBCOMPACT CARS WALL STATION WAGONS COMPACT CARS
SUBCOMPACT CARS
SUBCOMPACT CARS SUBCOMPACT CARS
MlDSiZE STATION WAGONS ,
MlDSlZE CARS URGE CARS URGE STATION WAGONS URGE CARS SUBCOMPACT CARS URGE CARS SUBCOMPACT CARSCOMPACT CARS
LARGE CARS VWSISPECIAL PURPOSE
TRUCKS MIDSIZE CARS URGE CARS COMPACT CARS
MIDSIZE CARS
SUBCOMPACT CARS SUBCOMPACT CARS URGE CARS
TWO SEATERS STANDARD PICKUP
TRUCKS VANSlSPEClAL WR POSE
TRUCKS SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS MlPSlZE CARS MIPSIZE
STATION WAGONS COMPACT CARS SUBCOMPACT CARS -PACT CARS STANDARD PICKUP
TRUCKS VANSlSPEClAL PURPOSE TRUCKS SUBCOMPACT CARS SMALL STATION WAGONS
LARGE CARS CANE STATION WAGONS
MIDSIZE CARS
. - --...-..-SUBCOMPACT CARS SMALL STATION WAGONS SUBCOMPACT CARS SMALL STATION WAG3NS
PAQE
27
9 13 21 18 24 13 21
B 27 13
B
8 9
23
16 18 24 18
B 18 9
13
18 27
I6 18 13
16
B 9
18 24
20 26
27
25 ' 16 23
I S 8
14 26
27
9 21
19 24
16
9-10 10 21 2s 10 20 70 27 10 21
29
128
ASPEN ASPEN WAGON
CELESTEwSE &-T WAGON MONACO UONMX)WAGON
ROYAL MONACO ROYAL MONACO MUlL PKXUP TRUCKS
WKoMPACT CARS 8uBcoMPACT CARS SUML PlCKUP TRUCKS SUBCOWPACT CARS 8UBCOMPACT CARS
STATION WAGONS LANClA BETA SUKoMPACT CARS LANaA BETA SMALL STATION WAGONS
SCORPION COMPACT CARSXIID COMPA-TCARS124 SPORT COUPAT" CARS COMPACT CARS COMPACT CARS MlPSlZE CARS MlPSUE CARS
BRONCO M S E A T E R S
COURIER UB TWOSEATEAS CHASSlS TWOSEATEAS
COURIER PICKUP UR(3E STAilON WAGONS KJAD
FORD WAGON GRANADA LTD II LTD I1 WAGON
MAVERM MUSTANG I1 PlCKUP
THUNDERBIRD VAN ~ECQNC~INEI
CLUB WAGON)
PICXUP
GRAN FURYVAN ORlrNNAYWAOON m m
VAN
VOLARE VOURE WAGON
SUBCOWPACT CARS SMAU S T A W WAGONS
8UBCOklPACT CARS axPACT CARS
ROLLSROYCU BPmEV
S U W U WAWR
LAND CRUlSEfl WAGON
CAMPMoelLE) DAY(ERDASHER I)rESEL OASHB WAGON
CARS 95
SUBCOLlPACTCARS 12 SMA4.L S T A W WAf33M a SUBCOUPACT CARS SUBCOMPACT URS sM4I.L STATON WAGONS SUBCOMPACTURS SMALL STATION WAGONS SMMLPKXUPTRuacs vms/S!'EaAL RlRPOSE
TRUCKS VANSlSpEaAL FmmsE
TRUCKS VANS/ SPEClM PUR#36E TRUCKS
SUBCOMPACT CARS 12 SUBCOMPACT CARS 12SMALL STATlOhl WAGONS a2
e_E_R. SMALLSTATION WAGONS WAGON 22 UitSeL
RABBIT RABBIT DIESEL SaROOCO
240 2435 WAMN
260 265 WAMN
WeCOMPACT CARS SUBCOMPACT CARS SUBCaMPACT CARS
W P A C T UlRS MlDSlZE
STATKW WAOONS COMPACT CARS MlDSlzE
STATION WAGONS
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