Figure 12 New Passenger Car and Light Truck Fuel Economy Averages: Model Years 1978-2003
Figure 12 New Passenger Car and Light Truck Fuel Economy Averages: Model Years 1978-2003
Miles per gallon
Excel | CSV | Graphic Version
| Year | Cars | Light Truck |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 27.6 | 20.7 |
| 1986 | 28.2 | 21.5 |
| 1987 | 28.5 | 21.7 |
| 1988 | 28.8 | 21.3 |
| 1989 | 28.4 | 21.0 |
| 1990 | 28.0 | 20.8 |
| 1991 | 28.4 | 21.3 |
| 1992 | 27.9 | 20.8 |
| 1993 | 28.4 | 21.0 |
| 1994 | 28.3 | 20.8 |
| 1995 | 28.6 | 20.5 |
| 1996 | 28.5 | 20.8 |
| 1997 | 28.7 | 20.6 |
| 1998 | 28.8 | 21.1 |
| 1999 | 28.3 | 20.9 |
| 2000 | 28.5 | 21.3 |
| 2001 | 28.8 | 20.9 |
| 2002 | 29.0 | 21.4 |
| 2003 | 29.4 | 21.6 |
| 2004 | 29.3 | 21.5 |
Note: 2002 and 2003 data are revised from the previous edition.
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Summary of Fuel Economy Performance, available at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/CAFE/CAFEData.htm, October 2005.