The new engine reduced the Gremlin's weight by 250 pounds (113 kg) allowing it to achieve an EPA rating of 21 mpg in the city, and 33 mpg on the highway.
Pintos, the MPG had a government rating of 34 mpg on the highway, 23 mpg in the city.
And fine muscle cars they were!!!
I wish I could see the look on your faces when you read that!! lol