Eagle fuel economy — every nameplate compared
EPA records 5 distinct Eagle nameplates across 11 model years, from 1988 to 1998. The most efficient nameplate on record is the Summit at 31 mpg combined; the thirstiest is 18 mpg.
5nameplates on record
31best nameplate mpg
18lowest nameplate mpg
152configurations on record
Nameplates ranked by best combined rating
| # | Model | Model years | Best | Worst | Configs | EPA class | Gallons a year at best rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summit | 1989–1996 | 31 | 23 | 32 | Subcompact Cars | 371 gal |
| 2 | Talon | 1990–1998 | 24 | 18 | 64 | Subcompact Cars | 479 gal |
| 3 | Premier | 1988–1992 | 24 | 18 | 8 | Large Cars | 479 gal |
| 4 | Summit Wagon | 1992–1996 | 23 | 18 | 34 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons | 500 gal |
| 5 | Vision | 1993–1997 | 21 | 18 | 14 | Large Cars | 548 gal |
Configurations Eagle has offered by model year
| Model year | Nameplates | Configurations | Most efficient that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 12 | Talon (24 mpg) |
| 1997 | 2 | 9 | Talon (24 mpg) |
| 1996 | 4 | 19 | Summit (31 mpg) |
| 1995 | 4 | 21 | Summit (31 mpg) |
| 1994 | 4 | 21 | Summit (31 mpg) |
| 1993 | 4 | 22 | Summit (31 mpg) |
| 1992 | 4 | 19 | Summit (29 mpg) |
| 1991 | 3 | 11 | Summit (29 mpg) |
| 1990 | 3 | 9 | Summit (27 mpg) |
| 1989 | 2 | 6 | Summit (28 mpg) |
| 1988 | 1 | 3 | Premier (24 mpg) |