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1987 Plymouth Caravelle MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Plymouth Caravelle is a midsize car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (20 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 21 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 32 midsize cars rated for 1987, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 20 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #12 of 32 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Plymouth Caravelle's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2410.29.8
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 1987 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Dodge Aries25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Plymouth Reliant25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Ford Taurus24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Dodge Lancer24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Buick Century23 MPG $2,022
  6. 12Plymouth Caravelle21 MPG $2,214
  7. 32Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur9 MPG $5,167
1987 CaravelleOther midsize carsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

Caravelle MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Caravelle		 Gas 20 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Caravelle		 Gas 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Caravelle		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1987 Plymouth Caravelle vs. rivals

vs Dodge 600 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler New Yorker 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Sable 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Caravelle saves $111/yr vs Buick Century 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Century saves $193/yr vs Chevrolet Celebrity 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Celebrity saves $193/yr vs Pontiac 6000 23 MPG · $2,022/yr 6000 saves $193/yr vs Buick Regal 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Caravelle saves $233/yr vs Buick Riviera 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Caravelle saves $233/yr vs Oldsmobile Toronado 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Caravelle saves $233/yr vs Mcevoy Motors 740 GLE Sedan 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Caravelle saves $111/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Caravelle saves $233/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Plymouth Caravelle?

Up to 21 MPG combined (20 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 19 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Plymouth Caravelle use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Plymouth Caravelle?

The 1987 Plymouth Caravelle's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Plymouth Caravelle per year?

About $2,214 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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