1985 Chevrolet ChevetteFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Subcompact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
City
33
MPG
Highway
41
MPG
Combined
36
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
39.0MPG average+8.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 36 MPG · Owner reported avg: 39.0 MPG
Driving mix: City 70% / Highway 30%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 39.0 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 36 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
33
Hwy
41
Comb
36
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
31
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
33
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
30
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
29
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
31
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
28
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 33 | 41 | 36 | $2,350 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,700 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,350
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 283 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.8L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 3-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.8L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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