Chevrolet Caprice Wagon MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Caprice Wagon has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 1984 to 1993. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (1984) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 17 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize-Large Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 3 | 21 mpg | 15 mpg | #2 of 6 (80th pct) | n/a | Regular, Diesel | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1985 | 3 | 21 mpg | 16 mpg | #10 of 20 (53th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Diesel | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1986 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #21 of 23 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1987 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #22 of 24 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1988 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #19 of 25 (25th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1989 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #14 of 21 (35th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1990 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #15 of 22 (33th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1991 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #15 of 18 (18th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1992 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #16 of 22 (29th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| 1993 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #14 of 19 (28th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Caprice Wagon placed highest in 1984 at #2 of 6, and lowest in 1987 at #22 of 24. It spent 2 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 17 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1993 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1992 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GM-CHEV) (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1992 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1991 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GM-CHEV) (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GM-OLDS) (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GM-OLDS) (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (307) (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (307) (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (307) (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GM-CHEV) (FFS) CA model | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GM-CHEV) (FFS) | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (350 V8), Diesel | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 17.0 | $4,250 | 484.76190476190476 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GM-CHEV) | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GM-CHEV) CA model | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (350 V8) (DIESEL), Diesel | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 17.0 | $4,250 | 484.76190476190476 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 → 1986 | 21 → 17 mpg | -4 mpg | 676 gal |
| 1987 → 1988 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 1990 → 1991 | 18 → 17 mpg | -1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 1991 → 1992 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
What Caprice Wagon fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1993 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon burns 639 to 676 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,917 | $2,029 | $113 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,368 | $132 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,706 | $150 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1993 model year is $3,450 to $3,650 a year in fuel, or $6,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize-Large Station Wagons
Across the 53 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize-Large Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 18 mpg the Chevrolet Caprice Wagon is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $319 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize-Large Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
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