1987 Chevrolet Sprint ERFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Minicompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Combined

MPG

Trim Comparison

Manual 5-spd

Regular

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $1,450/yr

Trim	Engine	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel Cost/yr
Manual 5-spd	Regular	44	51	47	$1,450

Annual Fuel Cost

$1,450

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings

$4,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10

GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions: 189 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption: 6.3 barrels

Specifications

Engine: 1L 3-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed Manual
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$1,433/yr

California

$5.957/gal$1,901/yr

Texas

$3.888/gal$1,241/yr

Florida

$4.136/gal$1,320/yr

New York

$4.522/gal$1,443/yr

Ohio

$4.510/gal$1,439/yr

Washington

$5.591/gal$1,784/yr

Colorado

$4.618/gal$1,474/yr

Minnesota

$4.344/gal$1,386/yr

Massachusetts

$4.448/gal$1,420/yr

State	Gas Price	Annual Cost	vs. National Avg
National AvgEPA default	$4.490/gal	$1,433/yr	—
California	$5.957/gal	$1,901/yrHIGHEST	+$468
Texas	$3.888/gal	$1,241/yrLOWEST	$-192
Florida	$4.136/gal	$1,320/yr	$-113
New York	$4.522/gal	$1,443/yr	+$10
Ohio	$4.510/gal	$1,439/yr	+$6
Washington	$5.591/gal	$1,784/yr	+$351
Colorado	$4.618/gal	$1,474/yr	+$41
Minnesota	$4.344/gal	$1,386/yr	$-47
Massachusetts	$4.448/gal	$1,420/yr	$-13