CX Automotive XM v6 MPG by year — every rating on record
The CX Automotive XM v6 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1991 to 1993. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (1991) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (1992). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #41 of 57 (29th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1992 | 3 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #37 of 50 (27th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1993 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #38 of 48 (21th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The CX Automotive XM v6 placed highest in 1992 at #37 of 50, and lowest in 1991 at #41 of 57. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1991 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 → 1993 | 16 → 15 mpg | -1 mpg | 767 gal |
What XM v6 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1993 CX Automotive XM v6 burns 767 to 767 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 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1993 model year is $5,150 to $5,150 a year in fuel, or $14,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 15 mpg the CX Automotive XM v6 is 10 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,073 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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Where CX Automotive sits
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