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1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice is a large car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 19 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 23 large cars rated for 1985, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 16 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #4 of 23 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway2410.29.8
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1985 Large Cars

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  1. 1Buick Electra/Park Avenue Diesel23 MPG $2,413
  2. 2Cadillac Fleetwood/DeVille Diesel23 MPG $2,413
  3. 3Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Diesel23 MPG $2,413
  4. 4Chevrolet Impala/Caprice19 MPG $2,447
  5. 5Buick Electra/Park Avenue19 MPG $2,447
  6. 23Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine8 MPG $5,812
1985 Impala/CapriceOther large carsClass median: $2,583/yr

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

Impala/Caprice MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Impala/Caprice		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Impala/Caprice		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Impala/Caprice		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Impala/Caprice		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Impala/Caprice		 Gas 12 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
110 cu ft
Cargo volume
21 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice vs. rivals

vs Buick Electra/Park Avenue 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Parisienne 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Electra/Park Avenue Diesel 23 MPG · $2,413/yr Electra/Park Avenue Diesel saves $34/yr vs Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Diesel 23 MPG · $2,413/yr Ninety-Eight Regency Diesel saves $34/yr vs Buick LeSabre 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Impala/Caprice saves $136/yr vs Chevrolet Impala/Caprice Hybrid 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Impala/Caprice saves $136/yr vs Chevrolet Impala/Caprice Diesel 21 MPG · $2,643/yr Impala/Caprice saves $195/yr vs Cadillac Fleetwood/DeVille Diesel 23 MPG · $2,413/yr Fleetwood/DeVille Diesel saves $34/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice Hybrid (18 MPG), 1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice Diesel (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

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

Up to 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 14 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Chevrolet Impala/Caprice per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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