CX Automotive Cxestate MPG by year — every rating on record
The CX Automotive Cxestate has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1988 to 1989. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1988) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (1989). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize-Large Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2 | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | #14 of 25 (46th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1989 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #21 of 21 (0th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The CX Automotive Cxestate placed highest in 1988 at #14 of 25, and lowest in 1989 at #21 of 21. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 15 | 18 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 → 1989 | 19 → 16 mpg | -3 mpg | 719 gal |
What Cxestate fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1989 CX Automotive Cxestate burns 719 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 | $2,156 | $2,156 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,516 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1989 model year is $4,850 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $13,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize-Large Station Wagons
Across the 53 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize-Large Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 16 mpg the CX Automotive Cxestate is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $599 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize-Large Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where CX Automotive sits
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