American Motors Corporation Eagle MPG by year — every rating on record
The American Motors Corporation Eagle has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1984 to 1987. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (1984) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (1986). The EPA record holds 13 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicles.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 9 | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | #6 of 23 (77th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| 1986 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #18 of 27 (35th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1987 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #15 of 28 (48th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The American Motors Corporation Eagle placed highest in 1984 at #6 of 23, and lowest in 1986 at #18 of 27. It spent 1 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 17 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1987 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1986 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 17 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1986 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 15 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (FFS)(SIL) CA model | 19 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 → 1986 | 21 → 17 mpg | -4 mpg | 676 gal |
What Eagle fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1987 American Motors Corporation Eagle burns 676 to 719 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 | $2,029 | $2,156 | $127 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,516 | $148 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,875 | $169 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1987 model year is $3,650 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD
Across the 69 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 17 mpg the American Motors Corporation Eagle is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $538 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where American Motors Corporation sits
American Motors Corporation has too few nameplates on record for a make-level page of its own, so this nameplate stands alone here. Every make we cover →