1985 Chevrolet Camaro MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.

The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro has 9 model options: Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L, Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L, Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L, Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L, Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L, Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L and Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L.

The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is 18 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L191624
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L181524
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L171520
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L231930
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L191624
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L191625
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L171420
Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L171422
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L171520

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1985 Chevrolet Camaro?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is $3,433.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1985 Chevrolet Camaro to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,667 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,300spend $5,000 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L$2,700spend $2,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,300spend $5,000 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L$3,300spend $5,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$3,700spend $7,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro will consume in one year is 17 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L16
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L17
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L18
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L13
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L16
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L16
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L18
Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L18
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L18

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Emit?

The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 9 1985 Chevrolet Camaro model options.

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,000
Fuel Cost$2,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 2.8 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG14
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG14
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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