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Chevrolet Chevette MPG
EPA fuel economy for 22 Chevrolet Chevette trims sold from 1984 to 1987. Best ever: 36 MPG (1986 Chevette CS). Latest model year 1987: 24 to 27 MPG combined across 3 trims.
Chevrolet Chevette fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1987 Chevrolet Chevette to fuel is the Chevette CS, 1.6 L, 4 cyl (27 MPG) at $2,310 a year. The Chevette CS, 1.6 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) costs $2,600, so the thriftier trim saves $290 a year and $1,450 over five years.
| 1987 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevette CS | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 27 | $2,310 | cheapest |
| Chevette CS | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 27 | $2,310 | cheapest |
| Chevette CS | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 24 | $2,600 | +$290 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Chevrolet Chevette MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 27 | 24 | 31 | Chevette CS, 1.6 L, 4 cyl, Manual 4-spd | 3 |
| 1986 | 36 | 33 | 41 | Chevette CS, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1985 | 36 | 33 | 41 | Chevette, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd | 7 |
| 1984 | 36 | 33 | 42 | Chevette, 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd | 8 |
Every Chevrolet Chevette trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Chevette CS | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 | 329 | $2,310 |
| 1987 | Chevette CS | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 23 | 32 | 27 | 329 | $2,310 |
| 1987 | Chevette CS | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1986 | Chevette CS | 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Diesel | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Diesel | 33 | 41 | 36 | 283 | $2,490 |
| 1986 | Chevette CS | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 | 329 | $2,310 |
| 1986 | Chevette CS | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 23 | 32 | 27 | 329 | $2,310 |
| 1986 | Chevette CS | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
| 1985 | Chevette | 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Diesel | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Diesel | 33 | 41 | 36 | 283 | $2,490 |
| 1985 | Chevette | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 | 329 | $2,310 |
| 1985 | Chevette | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 | 329 | $2,310 |
| 1985 | Chevette | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 23 | 29 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 1985 | Chevette | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 1985 | Chevette | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 |
| 1985 | Chevette | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | RWD | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 |
| 1984 | Chevette | 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Diesel | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 33 | 42 | 36 | 283 | $2,490 | |
| 1984 | Chevette | 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Diesel | Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 33 | 41 | 36 | 283 | $2,490 | |
| 1984 | Chevette | 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Diesel | Auto 3-spd | Diesel | 28 | 33 | 30 | 339 | $2,990 | |
| 1984 | Chevette | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 | 329 | $2,310 | |
| 1984 | Chevette | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 | 329 | $2,310 | |
| 1984 | Chevette | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 | 342 | $2,400 | |
| 1984 | Chevette | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 | 355 | $2,500 | |
| 1984 | Chevette | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | Auto 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 | 370 | $2,600 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 1987 Subcompact Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Chevrolet Sprint | 39 | 36 | 43 |
| 1987 Pontiac Firefly | 39 | 36 | 43 |
| 1987 Suzuki Forsa | 39 | 36 | 43 |
| 1987 Honda Civic | 34 | 31 | 39 |
| 1987 Subaru Justy | 34 | 32 | 37 |
| 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum | 33 | 31 | 37 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Chevrolet Chevette?
The most efficient Chevrolet Chevette the EPA has rated is the 1986 Chevette CS at 36 MPG combined (33 city, 41 highway).
What MPG does the 1987 Chevrolet Chevette get?
1987 Chevrolet Chevette trims range from 24 to 27 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Chevrolet Chevette has the worst fuel economy?
The 1987 Chevette CS is the lowest rated at 24 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Chevrolet Chevette for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1987 Chevrolet Chevette to fuel is the Chevette CS, 1.6 L, 4 cyl (27 MPG) at $2,310 a year. The Chevette CS, 1.6 L, 4 cyl (24 MPG) costs $2,600, so the thriftier trim saves $290 a year and $1,450 over five years.
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