Chevrolet · 1985–1988 · Gas
Chevrolet Nova MPG by year
The EPA has rated 4 model years of the Chevrolet Nova, from 1985 to 1988. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1988, at 29 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1988 model is 21% more efficient than the median compact car that year (29 vs. 24 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Nova, 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 Nova model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 23 |
26 / 33 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,603 |
| 1987 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 26 |
25 / 33 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,661 |
| 1986 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 33 | 25 | — | 2 | $1,603 |
| 1985 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 34 | 25 | — | 2 | $1,603 |
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 Chevrolet Nova year has the best fuel economy?
The 1986 Chevrolet Nova, rated up to 29 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,603 a year.
Which Chevrolet Nova year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1987 model, whose most efficient version is rated 28 MPG combined (about $1,661 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Chevrolet Nova?
The 1988 Chevrolet Nova is rated up to 29 MPG combined.