1985 · Large Car · Diesel

1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice Diesel is a large car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway) on diesel. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1984 model. Among 23 large cars rated for 1985, it ranks 14th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,643 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,643 15,000 mi/yr · $17.62 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1985 #14 of 23 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice Diesel's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	21	8.9	11.2

How it ranks among 1985 Large Cars

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1Buick Electra/Park Avenue Diesel23 MPG $2,413
2Cadillac Fleetwood/DeVille Diesel23 MPG $2,413
3Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Diesel23 MPG $2,413
4Chevrolet Impala/Caprice19 MPG $2,447
5Buick Electra/Park Avenue19 MPG $2,447
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14Chevrolet Impala/Caprice Diesel21 MPG $2,643
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23Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine8 MPG $5,812

1985 Impala/Caprice DieselOther large carsClass median: $2,583/yr

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

Impala/Caprice Diesel MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic Impala/Caprice	Diesel	18 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,643
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Impala/Caprice	Diesel	18 MPG	27 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,643

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 5.7L 8-cyl
Transmission: 3-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 110 cu ft
Cargo volume: 21 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 485 g/mi

1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice Diesel vs. rivals

vs Buick LeSabre Diesel 21 MPG · $2,643/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Diesel 21 MPG · $2,643/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Parisienne Diesel 21 MPG · $2,643/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick LeSabre 18 MPG · $2,583/yr LeSabre saves $60/yr vs Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Delta 88 Royale saves $60/yr vs Pontiac Parisienne Hybrid 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Parisienne Hybrid saves $60/yr vs Ford LTD Crown Victoria 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Impala/Caprice Diesel saves $92/yr vs Mercury Grand Marquis 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Impala/Caprice Diesel saves $92/yr vs Chevrolet Impala/Caprice 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Impala/Caprice saves $195/yr vs Chevrolet Impala/Caprice Hybrid 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Impala/Caprice Hybrid saves $60/yr vs Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Diesel 21 MPG · $2,643/yr Same fuel cost

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Same year, other powertrains: 1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice (19 MPG), 1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice Hybrid (18 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice Diesel?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway).

What fuel does the 1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice Diesel?