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Ruf Automobile Gmbh Ruf MPG by year — every rating on record

The Ruf Automobile Gmbh Ruf has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1987 to 1988. Across those years its best rated version returned 13 mpg (1987) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (1987). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.

13best combined mpg (1987)
13worst combined mpg (1987)
13latest year best (1988)
3configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
1987213 mpg13 mpg#22 of 24 (9th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumTwo Seaters
1988113 mpg13 mpg#24 of 26 (8th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumTwo Seaters

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ruf Automobile Gmbh Ruf placed highest in 1987 at #22 of 24, and lowest in 1988 at #24 of 26. 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.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
19883.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged111813884.622.9$5,950683.6153846153846n/a
19873.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged111813884.622.9$5,950683.6153846153846n/a
19873.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged111813884.622.9$5,950683.6153846153846n/a

What Ruf fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1988 Ruf Automobile Gmbh Ruf burns 885 to 885 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 priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$2,654$2,654$0
$3.50/gal$3,096$3,096$0
$4.00/gal$3,538$3,538$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 1988 model year is $5,950 to $5,950 a year in fuel, or $18,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Two Seaters

Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 13 mpg the Ruf Automobile Gmbh Ruf is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $860 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

Where Ruf Automobile Gmbh sits

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