Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

1990 PlymouthSundance

Compact Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · 2.2 L 4-cyl

24MPGcombined

21city

29highway

A year of fuel$2,800

CO₂ from the tailpipe370.3 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 526 plymouth cars

Combined MPG 24 MPGbest 34 · avg 22

Annual fuel cost $2,800best $1,950 · avg $3,250

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 1990 Plymouth Sundance is a gasoline compact car with front-wheel drive and a 2.2 L four-cylinder engine. It pairs that engine with a five-speed manual transmission. Official fuel economy is 21 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway, for 24 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,800, and tailpipe emissions are listed at 370.29 grams of CO2 per mile. These figures describe the Sundance's fuel use and emissions alongside its basic configuration. Its compact-car classification and front-wheel-drive layout identify the model, while the city, highway and combined figures help frame fuel consumption across driving conditions. The 1990 model is called Sundance, with Sundance also listed as its base model.

Who it is for

This Sundance suits shoppers looking for a gasoline compact with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission. Its city and highway ratings offer useful reference points for comparing fuel use.

What is good

24 MPG combined
29 MPG highway
Front-wheel drive
Five-speed manual transmission

What to know first

21 MPG city
EPA annual fuel cost is $2,800
Tailpipe CO2 is 370.29 g per mile

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1990 Plymouth Sundance: the full review

The 1990 Sundance combines a 2.2 L four-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual. Its official rating is 24 MPG combined, with a listed annual fuel cost of $2,800.

Overview

The 1990 Plymouth Sundance is a gasoline-powered compact car with front-wheel drive and a 2.2 L four-cylinder engine. Its listed transmission is a five-speed manual. The EPA rates it at 21 mpg in city driving, 29 mpg on the highway and 24 mpg combined. That combined figure offers a concise baseline for comparing fuel economy, while the separate city and highway ratings show how the estimate varies by driving context.

The EPA lists tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions at 370.29 grams per mile and annual fuel cost at $2,800 USD. Those figures give buyers two useful ownership considerations alongside fuel economy: reported exhaust emissions and an estimated yearly fuel expense. The annual cost is an EPA figure, not a guarantee of what an individual driver will spend.

Key features

Engine: 2.2 L four-cylinder gasoline engine.
Transmission: five-speed manual.
Drive: front-wheel drive.
EPA class: Compact Cars.
Fuel economy: 21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined.
EPA annual fuel cost: $2,800 USD.
Tailpipe CO2: 370.29 grams per mile.

Who it's for

The Sundance may suit shoppers comparing gasoline compact cars who want a manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Its EPA ratings give a straightforward reference point for fuel consumption, and the annual fuel-cost estimate can help frame a budget. Buyers should weigh those estimates against their own driving mix and fuel expenses; the listed city and highway figures are distinct, while the combined rating provides a single overall comparison value.

It is also relevant to anyone reviewing older gasoline vehicles against other cars in the same broad class. The emissions figure can inform that comparison, though it describes tailpipe CO2 rather than a complete environmental assessment.

Pros and cons

Pros

The EPA figures include city, highway and combined fuel economy, making it easier to compare different driving patterns.
Front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual are clearly specified.
The listed annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO2 add ownership and emissions context beyond MPG.

Cons

The EPA combined rating is 24 mpg, with city fuel economy rated at 21 mpg.
The $2,800 USD annual fuel-cost figure is an estimate and may not match a particular driver's costs.
The listed specifications do not provide further details about equipment or condition, which buyers would need to assess separately.

Alternatives

For other Plymouth models to compare, see 2001 Plymouth Neon, 2001 Plymouth Prowler, 2000 Plymouth Breeze and 2000 Plymouth Neon. The listed alternatives cover several model years and nameplates; their suitability depends on the specifications and costs that matter to each shopper.

Verdict

The 1990 Plymouth Sundance has a clear, practical profile in the available specifications: a 2.2 L gasoline four-cylinder, five-speed manual, front-wheel drive and compact-car classification. Its 24 mpg combined EPA rating is supported by city and highway estimates of 21 and 29 mpg, respectively. The $2,800 USD annual fuel-cost estimate and 370.29 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure add useful context for buyers comparing running costs and emissions. The numbers provide a starting point for comparison, but not a substitute for evaluating a specific vehicle and its costs.