1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio.
The 1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio has 2 model options: Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L.
The 1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.
The 1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio 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 1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio is 24 miles per gallon.
The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:
| Model Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L | 23 | 21 | 27 |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L | 25 | 23 | 28 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio is $2,600.
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 1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,500 more on fuel.
The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:
| Model Option | Fuel Cost | 5-Year Save/Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L | $2,700 | spend $2,000 more |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L | $2,500 | spend $1,000 more |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio will consume in one year is 13 barrels.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
| Model Option | Barrels |
|---|---|
| Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L | 13 |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L | 12 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio Emit?
The 1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio 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 1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio model options.
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L:
| City MPG | 21 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 27 |
| Combined MPG | 23 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $2,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,700 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 13 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 1.3 |
| Transmission | Manual 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Minicompact 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 1990 Yugo GV Plus/GV/Cabrio Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.3 L:
| City MPG | 23 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 28 |
| Combined MPG | 25 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $1,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,500 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 12 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 1.3 |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
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