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1985 Chevrolet Corvette MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is a two-seater offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway) on regular gasoline. That's up 2 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 16 two-seaters rated for 1985, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #9 of 16 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Chevrolet Corvette's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway218.911.2
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 1985 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1Honda Civic43 MPG $1,081
  2. 2Toyota MR226 MPG $1,788
  3. 3Ford EXP26 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Pontiac Fiero25 MPG $1,860
  5. 5Bertone X1/922 MPG $2,114
  6. 9Chevrolet Corvette17 MPG $2,735
  7. 16Ferrari 30811 MPG $4,227
1985 CorvetteOther two-seatersClass median: $2,591/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Corvette MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Corvette
Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
Corvette
Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
5.7L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
523 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Chevrolet Corvette?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway).

What fuel does the 1985 Chevrolet Corvette use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Chevrolet Corvette?

The 1985 Chevrolet Corvette's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Chevrolet Corvette per year?

About $2,735 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $18.24 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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