Plymouth · 1985–1989 · Gas

Plymouth Caravelle MPG by year

The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Plymouth Caravelle, from 1985 to 1989. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1989, at 23 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1989 model is 10% more efficient than the best 1985 model (23 vs. 21 MPG). The 1989 model is 12% more efficient than the median midsize car that year (23 vs. 20.5 MPG).

Most efficient year198923 MPG combined
Latest (1989)23 MPG$2,022/yr to fuel
First rated (1985)21 MPG$2,214/yr at today's prices
Model years rated517 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Caravelle, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Caravelle model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1989 Gas 23 MPG
lowest 19
21 / 26 20.5 — 3 $2,022
1988 Gas 23 MPG
lowest 20
21 / 26 20 — 3 $2,022
1987 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 19
20 / 24 19 — 3 $2,214
1986 Gas 22 MPG
lowest 19
21 / 24 19 — 3 $2,114
1985 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 19
19 / 23 20 — 5 $2,214

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Plymouth Caravelle year has the best fuel economy?

The 1988 Plymouth Caravelle, rated up to 23 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,022 a year.

Which Plymouth Caravelle year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1985 model, whose most efficient version is rated 21 MPG combined (about $2,214 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Plymouth Caravelle?

The 1989 Plymouth Caravelle is rated up to 23 MPG combined.

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