Acura Vigor MPG by year — every rating on record
The Acura Vigor has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1992 to 1994. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (1992) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (1992). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #37 of 58 (37th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1993 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #35 of 55 (37th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1994 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #29 of 53 (46th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Acura Vigor placed highest in 1994 at #29 of 53, and lowest in 1992 at #37 of 58. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
What Vigor fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1994 Acura Vigor burns 575 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1994 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 20 mpg the Acura Vigor is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $464 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Acura nameplates
Every Acura model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.