1985 Chevrolet SprintFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Minicompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
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City
39
MPG
Highway
47
MPG
Combined
42
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
41.3MPG average-1.8% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 42 MPG · Owner reported avg: 41.3 MPG
Range: 39–43 MPG
Driving mix: City 30% / Highway 70%
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 41.3 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 42 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
39
Hwy
47
Comb
42
Fuel cost: $1,600/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
34
Hwy
39
Comb
36
Fuel cost: $1,900/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 39 | 47 | 42 | $1,600 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 34 | 39 | 36 | $1,900 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,600
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$4,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 212 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 7.1 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1L 3-cyl
- Transmission
- 3-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- 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
- 1L, 3-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Port Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,604/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,128/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,389/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,477/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,615/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,611/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$1,997/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,649/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,551/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,589/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,604/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,128/yrHIGHEST | +$524 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,389/yrLOWEST | $-215 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,477/yr | $-127 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,615/yr | +$11 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,611/yr | +$7 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $1,997/yr | +$393 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,649/yr | +$45 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,551/yr | $-53 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,589/yr | $-15 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 42 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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