| 1997 GEO METRO | | City | 37 mpg (6.4 litres/100km) |
| Hwy | 45 mpg (5.2 litres/100km) |
| Combined | 40 mpg (5.9 litres/100km) |
| Yearly Fuel Cost | $391 |
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Figures adjusted for EPA's new 2008 estimation method. | | Class | 3 |
| Engine | 3 cyl. 61 cubic inches (1 litres) |
| Transmission | Manual Five-Speed |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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| 1997 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta | | City | 33 mpg (7.1 litres/100km) |
| Hwy | 45 mpg (5.2 litres/100km) |
| Combined | 38 mpg (6.2 litres/100km) |
| Yearly Fuel Cost | $409 |
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Figures adjusted for EPA's new 2008 estimation method. | | Class | COMPACT CARS |
| Engine | 4 cyl. 116 cubic inches (1.9 litres) |
| Transmission | Manual Five-Speed |
| Fuel | Diesel |
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| 1997 VOLKSWAGEN Golf/GTI | | City | 33 mpg (7.1 litres/100km) |
| Hwy | 45 mpg (5.2 litres/100km) |
| Combined | 38 mpg (6.2 litres/100km) |
| Yearly Fuel Cost | $409 |
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Figures adjusted for EPA's new 2008 estimation method. | | Class | COMPACT CARS |
| Engine | 4 cyl. 116 cubic inches (1.9 litres) |
| Transmission | Manual Five-Speed |
| Fuel | Diesel |
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| 1997 VOLKSWAGEN Passat Wagon | | City | 32 mpg (7.4 litres/100km) |
| Hwy | 43 mpg (5.5 litres/100km) |
| Combined | 36 mpg (6.5 litres/100km) |
| Yearly Fuel Cost | $428 |
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Figures adjusted for EPA's new 2008 estimation method. | | Class | 8 |
| Engine | 4 cyl. 116 cubic inches (1.9 litres) |
| Transmission | Manual Five-Speed |
| Fuel | Diesel |
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| 1997 VOLKSWAGEN Passat | | City | 32 mpg (7.4 litres/100km) |
| Hwy | 43 mpg (5.5 litres/100km) |
| Combined | 36 mpg (6.5 litres/100km) |
| Yearly Fuel Cost | $428 |
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Figures adjusted for EPA's new 2008 estimation method. | | Class | MIDSIZE CARS |
| Engine | 4 cyl. 116 cubic inches (1.9 litres) |
| Transmission | Manual Five-Speed |
| Fuel | Diesel |
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| 1997 SUZUKI SWIFT | | City | 32 mpg (7.4 litres/100km) |
| Hwy | 39 mpg (6 litres/100km) |
| Combined | 35 mpg (6.7 litres/100km) |
| Yearly Fuel Cost | $439 |
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Figures adjusted for EPA's new 2008 estimation method. | | Class | 3 |
| Engine | 4 cyl. 79 cubic inches (1.3 litres) |
| Transmission | Manual Five-Speed |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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| 1997 GEO METRO | | City | 32 mpg (7.4 litres/100km) |
| Hwy | 39 mpg (6 litres/100km) |
| Combined | 35 mpg (6.7 litres/100km) |
| Yearly Fuel Cost | $439 |
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Figures adjusted for EPA's new 2008 estimation method. | | Class | 3 |
| Engine | 4 cyl. 79 cubic inches (1.3 litres) |
| Transmission | Manual Five-Speed |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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| 1997 HONDA CIVIC | | City | 31 mpg (7.6 litres/100km) |
| Hwy | 40 mpg (5.9 litres/100km) |
| Combined | 34 mpg (6.9 litres/100km) |
| Yearly Fuel Cost | $450 |
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Figures adjusted for EPA's new 2008 estimation method. | | Class | 3 |
| Engine | 4 cyl. 97 cubic inches (1.6 litres) |
| Transmission | Manual Five-Speed |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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| 1997 FORD ASPIRE | | City | 28 mpg (8.4 litres/100km) |
| Hwy | 38 mpg (6.2 litres/100km) |
| Combined | 32 mpg (7.4 litres/100km) |
| Yearly Fuel Cost | $486 |
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Figures adjusted for EPA's new 2008 estimation method. | | Class | 3 |
| Engine | 4 cyl. 79 cubic inches (1.3 litres) |
| Transmission | Manual Five-Speed |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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| 1997 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE | | City | 28 mpg (8.4 litres/100km) |
| Hwy | 36 mpg (6.5 litres/100km) |
| Combined | 31 mpg (7.6 litres/100km) |
| Yearly Fuel Cost | $500 |
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Figures adjusted for EPA's new 2008 estimation method. | | Class | COMPACT CARS |
| Engine | 4 cyl. 90 cubic inches (1.5 litres) |
| Transmission | Manual Five-Speed |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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