1992 Hyundai Excel
US · Subcompact Cars
The 1992 Hyundai Excel is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 1.5L 4-cylinder (FFS), 1.5L 4-cylinder (FFS) (MPFI)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 1.5L 4-cylinder (FFS), 1.5L 4-cylinder (FFS) (MPFI) | |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 3 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
5 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 6, 2026.
93V192000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.
Remedy: HYUNDAI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.
Reported November 23, 1993. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 11, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 20, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 11, 2026
Data verified: November 11, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1991 Hyundai Excel
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)) · FWD
28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) - 1993 Hyundai Excel
Gasoline
1.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)) · FWD
28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1992 Hyundai Excel have?
Varies by configuration: 1.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS)), 1.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1992 Hyundai Excel?
Combined fuel economy is 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1992 Hyundai Excel front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 1992 Hyundai Excel?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 6, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.