1987 Chevrolet Turbo SprintFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Minicompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
31
MPG
Highway
39
MPG
Combined
34
MPG
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
31
Hwy
39
Comb
34
Fuel cost: $2,000/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 31 | 39 | 34 | $2,000 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,000
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$2,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 261 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 8.8 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
- (FFS,TRBO)
- 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$1,981/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,628/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,715/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,825/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,995/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,990/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,467/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,037/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,916/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,962/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,981/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,628/yrHIGHEST | +$647 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,715/yrLOWEST | $-266 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,825/yr | $-156 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,995/yr | +$14 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,990/yr | +$9 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,467/yr | +$486 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,037/yr | +$56 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,916/yr | $-65 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,962/yr | $-19 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 34 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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