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1987 Chevrolet Caprice MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is a large car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 19 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 15 large cars rated for 1987, it ranks 3rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 16 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #3 of 15 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Chevrolet Caprice's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway2410.29.8
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1987 Large Cars

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  1. 1Saab 900021 MPG $2,214
  2. 2Buick LeSabre19 MPG $2,447
  3. 3Chevrolet Caprice19 MPG $2,447
  4. 4Ford LTD Crown Victoria19 MPG $2,447
  5. 5Mercury Grand Marquis19 MPG $2,447
  6. 15Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine9 MPG $5,167
1987 CapriceOther large carsClass median: $2,447/yr

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Caprice MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Caprice		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Caprice		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Caprice		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Caprice		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Caprice		 Gas 13 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
110 cu ft
Cargo volume
21 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

1987 Chevrolet Caprice vs. rivals

vs Ford LTD Crown Victoria 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Grand Marquis 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Electra/Park Avenue 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Bonneville 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick LeSabre 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs CCC Engineering Duntov GT 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Caprice saves $653/yr vs Cadillac Fleetwood/DeVille 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Caprice saves $136/yr vs Cadillac Brougham 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Caprice saves $136/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice?

Up to 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 15 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice?

The 1987 Chevrolet Caprice's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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