1989 Yugo GV/GVX MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1989 Yugo GV/GVX.

The 1989 Yugo GV/GVX has 2 model options: Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.1 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L.

The 1989 Yugo GV/GVX Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.1 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1989 Yugo GV/GVX Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1989 Yugo GV/GVX Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1989 Yugo GV/GVX is 26 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.1 L262429
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L252328

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1989 Yugo GV/GVX?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1989 Yugo GV/GVX is $2,450.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1989 Yugo GV/GVX to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $750 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.1 L$2,400spend $500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L$2,500spend $1,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1989 Yugo GV/GVX Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1989 Yugo GV/GVX will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.1 L11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1989 Yugo GV/GVX Emit?

The 1989 Yugo GV/GVX will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1989 Yugo GV/GVX.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1989 Yugo GV/GVX model options.

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.1 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 Yugo GV/GVX Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.1 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.1
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 Yugo GV/GVX Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "1989 Yugo GV/GVX MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/yugo/gv-gvx/1989.

  • "1989 Yugo GV/GVX MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/yugo/gv-gvx/1989. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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