Hyundai Pony Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 1986–1989 · Updated Oct 30, 2026
Quick answer

The 1986 Hyundai Pony window sticker reads 27 mpg combined (25 city, 31 highway) for the 1.5L 4-cyl.

The Hyundai Pony window sticker — build, options & years

The Hyundai Pony ran from 1986–1989.

Powertrain on the label
1.5L 4-cyl
EPA fuel economy
27 mpg combined (1986)
Warranty as sold
5 years / 60,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
10 years / 100,000 miles
Generations
1 (1986–1989)

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Hyundai Pony VIN decoder.

What the Hyundai Pony sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 1986 Pony:

FIG.01·Hyundai Pony — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving25 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising31 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label27 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $2,300 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. In its EPA class (Subcompact Cars, 1986) the best Pony version ranks #10 of 35 on combined MPG (the class best is 46 mpg).

The Pony sticker against its rivals

On combined MPG the Pony has the best figure of the 2: 27 mpg for its most efficient 1986 version.

FIG.02·Hyundai Pony window sticker vs rivals
ModelEPA yearBest combinedNHTSA overall
Hyundai Pony198627 mpg—
Chevrolet Chevette198727 mpg—
ROWS 2·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA
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Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: Hyundai Pony VIN decoder.

Pony window sticker — every model year

Any Pony from 1986–1989: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Hyundai models: Hyundai window stickers.

Other Hyundai window stickers

FIG.06·Other Hyundai window stickers
ModelYears coveredClassBest EPA figure
Hyundai Santa Fe2001–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD36 mpg
Hyundai Palisade2020–2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD34 mpg
Hyundai Elantra1992–2026Midsize Cars54 mpg
Hyundai Tucson2005–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD50 mpg
Hyundai Sonata1989–2026Large Cars52 mpg
Hyundai Kona2018–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD120 mpg
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar catalog · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a Hyundai Pony

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Pony, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Hyundai Pony all three must show the same number.

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the Hyundai Pony window sticker show?

The 1986 label shows up to 27 mpg combined, #10 of 35 in its EPA class (Subcompact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,300 a year.

Does the Pony sticker show better MPG than the Chevrolet Chevette?

They tie: the most efficient 1986 Pony reads 27 mpg combined, the 1987 Chevrolet Chevette 27.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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