Chevrolet Sprint ER MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Sprint ER has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1986 to 1987. Across those years its best rated version returned 48 mpg (1986) and its thirstiest returned 47 mpg (1987). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 48 mpg | 48 mpg | #1 of 12 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minicompact Cars |
| 1987 | 1 | 47 mpg | 47 mpg | #1 of 14 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minicompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Sprint ER placed highest in 1986 at #1 of 12, and lowest in 1986 at #1 of 12. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 44 | 51 | 47 | 244.7 | 6.3 | $1,350 | 189.08510638297872 | n/a |
| 1986 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 44 | 53 | 48 | 239.6 | 6.2 | $1,300 | 185.14583333333334 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 → 1987 | 48 → 47 mpg | -1 mpg | 245 gal |
What Sprint ER fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER burns 245 to 245 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 | $734 | $734 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $856 | $856 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $979 | $979 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1987 model year is $1,350 to $1,350 a year in fuel, or $4,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minicompact Cars
Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 47 mpg the Chevrolet Sprint ER is 26 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,060 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minicompact Cars 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.