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1990 Chevrolet Caprice fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 1990 Chevrolet Caprice. Combined fuel economy ranges from 15 to 20 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 17 city / 24 highway.

At a glance

Combined
15 to 20 MPG depending on version
City and highway
17 and 24 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$3,350 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Caprice
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 4.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 172420 MPG $3,350
Caprice
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.0L Rear-Wheel Drive 152318 MPG $3,700
Caprice Wagon
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.0L Rear-Wheel Drive 152218 MPG $3,700
Caprice
Automatic 4-spd
8-cyl 5.7L Rear-Wheel Drive 131815 MPG $4,450
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,350 per year in fuel, versus $4,450 for the least efficient.

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