Mcevoy Motors 240 DL/240 GL Sedan MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mcevoy Motors 240 DL/240 GL Sedan has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1987 to 1988. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (1987) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (1988). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as 240 DL/240 GL Sedan and 240 DL/240 GL Wagon. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #42 of 57 (27th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 1988 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #41 of 53 (23th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mcevoy Motors 240 DL/240 GL Sedan placed highest in 1988 at #41 of 53, and lowest in 1987 at #42 of 57. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 → 1988 | 20 → 19 mpg | -1 mpg | 605 gal |
What 240 DL/240 GL Sedan fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1988 Mcevoy Motors 240 DL/240 GL Sedan burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1988 model year is $3,300 to $3,300 a year in fuel, or $5,250 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 19 mpg the Mcevoy Motors 240 DL/240 GL Sedan is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $570 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where Mcevoy Motors sits
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