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1996 Chevrolet Corsica MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Chevrolet Corsica is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 24 MPG. That's up 3 MPG from the 1995 model. Among 44 compact cars rated for 1996, it ranks 20th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1996 #20 of 44 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1996 Chevrolet Corsica's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1996 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  2. 2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  3. 3Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Mercury Tracer30 MPG $1,550
  5. 5Mazda Protege30 MPG $1,550
  6. 20Chevrolet Corsica24 MPG $1,938
  7. 44Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental12 MPG $4,938
1996 CorsicaOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Corsica MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Corsica
Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 3.1L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Corsica
Gas 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
3-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
93 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Chevrolet Corsica?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 21 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1996 Chevrolet Corsica use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Chevrolet Corsica?

The 1996 Chevrolet Corsica's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1996 Chevrolet Corsica per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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