Chevrolet Corvette Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1986 to 1989. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (1986) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (1987). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #12 of 20 (42th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1987 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #17 of 24 (30th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1988 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #16 of 26 (40th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1989 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #13 of 24 (48th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible placed highest in 1986 at #12 of 20, and lowest in 1987 at #17 of 24. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (350 V8) (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | (350 V8) (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (350 V8) (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Premium | (350 V8) (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 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 |
| 1986 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 → 1987 | 18 → 17 mpg | -1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 1987 → 1988 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
What Corvette Convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible burns 639 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1989 model year is $4,300 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $10,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 18 mpg the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is exactly at the median.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Chevrolet nameplates
Every Chevrolet model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.