Sterling 827 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Sterling 827 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1988 to 1991. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1988) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1988). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #46 of 53 (13th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 1989 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #45 of 49 (8th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 1990 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #35 of 46 (24th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 1991 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #46 of 60 (24th pct) | Front-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 Sterling 827 placed highest in 1990 at #35 of 46, and lowest in 1988 at #46 of 53. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 → 1989 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 1989 → 1990 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 1990 → 1991 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
What 827 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1991 Sterling 827 burns 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1991 model year is $3,450 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $6,000 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 18 mpg the Sterling 827 is 8 mpg below the median, which is worth about $688 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where Sterling sits
Sterling has too few nameplates on record for a make-level page of its own, so this nameplate stands alone here. Every make we cover →