Chevrolet Caprice MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Caprice model year from 1984 to 1996 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Caprice has been offered with 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1985 (up to 21 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Chevrolet Caprice fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 18–19 MPG | 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 18–19 MPG | 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 18–19 MPG | 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 15–19 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 15–19 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 15–18 MPG | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 15–20 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 15–20 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 14–20 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 15–19 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 14–19 MPG | 5.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 16–21 MPG | 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 15–21 MPG | 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
1996 Chevrolet Caprice: engines & MPG
The 1996 Caprice was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice/Impala | 4.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Caprice/Impala Wagon | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice/Impala | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
1995 Chevrolet Caprice: engines & MPG
The 1995 Caprice was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice/Impala | 4.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Caprice/Impala Wagon | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice/Impala | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1994 Chevrolet Caprice: engines & MPG
The 1994 Caprice was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice/Impala | 4.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Caprice/Impala Wagon | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice/Impala Wagon | 4.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice/Impala | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1993 Chevrolet Caprice: engines & MPG
The 1993 Caprice was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Caprice Wagon | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| Caprice Wagon | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| Caprice | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
1992 Chevrolet Caprice: engines & MPG
The 1992 Caprice was EPA-rated in 5 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Caprice Wagon | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice Wagon | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
1991 Chevrolet Caprice: engines & MPG
The 1991 Caprice was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice Wagon | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| Caprice | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
1990 Chevrolet Caprice: engines & MPG
The 1990 Caprice was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Caprice Wagon | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
1989 Chevrolet Caprice: engines & MPG
The 1989 Caprice was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Caprice Wagon | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
1988 Chevrolet Caprice: engines & MPG
The 1988 Caprice was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Caprice Wagon | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Caprice | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 19 | 14 MPG |
1987 Chevrolet Caprice: engines & MPG
The 1987 Caprice was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Caprice | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice Wagon | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Caprice | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Caprice | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
1986 Chevrolet Caprice: engines & MPG
The 1986 Caprice was EPA-rated in 7 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Caprice | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Caprice | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Caprice Wagon | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Caprice Wagon | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Caprice | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 18 | 14 MPG |
1985 Chevrolet Caprice: engines & MPG
The 1985 Caprice was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice Wagon | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Caprice Wagon | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Caprice Wagon | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
1984 Chevrolet Caprice: engines & MPG
The 1984 Caprice was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.7L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice Wagon | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Caprice Wagon | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Caprice Wagon | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Chevrolet Caprice get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Caprice range from 18 to 21 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1985 model year.
What engines does the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice have?
The 1996 Caprice was EPA-rated with 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl engines — see the 1996 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Chevrolet Caprice require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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