Against 281 other 4-cyl cars rated 1991–1993, the Stylus beats their 23.9 mpg average by 4.1 mpg, about $236 a year.
Every Isuzu Stylus engine, compared
The Isuzu Stylus was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 26.8 / 33.3 | 1990–1993 | $1,324 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1993) | $0.114 |
| Fuel per year | $1,371 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,855 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 1991–1993 | −$236 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,150 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1993 Isuzu Stylus gives up 7 mpg in town: 33 on the highway against 26 in the city, $313 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1993) | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 33 mpg | $1,164 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (27%) | Typical for its type |
How the Stylus changed over the years
The Stylus peaked in 1990 at 30 mpg (27 city, 34 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1993 at 28 — 2 mpg apart, or $91 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1993 car does 28.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 26 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 1992 | 27 / 33 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 1991 | 27 / 33 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 1990 | 27 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Isuzu Stylus — 1 engine across 1990–1993. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,150. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1993 Isuzu Stylus get?
28 mpg combined, 26 city and 33 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1990 the Stylus has averaged 29 mpg.
Is the 1993 Stylus more efficient than the 1992?
No: 28 against 29 mpg combined, about $47 a year more to run.
Which Stylus year has the best gas mileage?
The 1990, at 30 mpg combined (27 city, 34 highway).
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