Model year guide

1989 Hyundai Excel

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Hyundai Excel is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1989 Hyundai Excel at a glance

Combined26–28 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1989 Hyundai Excel MPG & running costs

Combined26–28 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,533
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume82 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$667 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1989 Hyundai Excel costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,665
Fuel only$12,665
Per mile$0.17

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1989 Hyundai Excel vehicles on record

Other Hyundai Excel model years

1989 Hyundai Excel — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1989 Hyundai Excel get?

The 1989 Hyundai Excel has U.S. EPA estimates of 26–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.