Nissan Stanza Wagon MPG by year — every rating on record
The Nissan Stanza Wagon has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1986 to 1988. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (1986) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1986). The EPA record holds 11 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize-Large Station Wagons / Special Purpose Vehicles.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 4 | 23 mpg | 18 mpg | #4 of 23 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons, Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1987 | 3 | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | #6 of 24 (78th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons, Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1988 | 4 | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | #13 of 25 (50th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons, 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 Nissan Stanza Wagon placed highest in 1986 at #4 of 23, and lowest in 1988 at #13 of 25. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 11 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 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 → 1987 | 23 → 22 mpg | -1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 1987 → 1988 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
What Stanza Wagon fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1988 Nissan Stanza Wagon burns 548 to 639 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 | $1,643 | $1,917 | $274 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $2,236 | $319 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,556 | $365 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1988 model year is $2,950 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $4,250 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 21 mpg the Nissan Stanza Wagon is exactly at the median.
- All Midsize-Large Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Nissan nameplates
Every Nissan model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.