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1990 Chevrolet Corvette MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is a two-seater offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 18 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1989 model. Among 21 two-seaters rated for 1990, it ranks 10th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,292 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 15 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,292 15,000 mi/yr · $21.94 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1990 #10 of 21 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 Chevrolet Corvette's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway239.810.2
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 1990 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1Honda Civic43 MPG $1,081
  2. 2Mazda MX-5 Miata24 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Consulier Industries Inc Consulier GTP21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Buick Reatta19 MPG $2,447
  5. 5Evans Automobiles Series 119 MPG $2,447
  6. 10Chevrolet Corvette18 MPG $3,292
  7. 21Lamborghini Countach7 MPG $8,464
1990 CorvetteOther two-seatersClass median: $3,292/yr

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

Corvette MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual
Corvette		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual
Corvette		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 17 MPG — $3,485
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Corvette		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG — $3,485
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Twin-Turbo Corvette		 Gas 13 MPG 20 MPG 15 MPG — $3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
5.7L 8-cyl
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. rivals

vs Chrysler TC 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan 300ZX 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 300ZX saves $173/yr vs Mazda RX-7 18 MPG · $2,583/yr RX-7 saves $708/yr vs Buick Reatta 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Reatta saves $844/yr vs Evans Automobiles Series 1 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Series 1 saves $844/yr vs Consulier Industries Inc Consulier GTP 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Consulier GTP saves $1,077/yr vs Mazda MX-5 Miata 24 MPG · $1,938/yr MX-5 Miata saves $1,354/yr vs Cadillac Allante 16 MPG · $3,703/yr Corvette saves $411/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Chevrolet Corvette?

Up to 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 15 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Chevrolet Corvette use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Chevrolet Corvette?

The 1990 Chevrolet Corvette's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1990 Chevrolet Corvette per year?

About $3,292 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $21.94 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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