1991 Chevrolet Caprice MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.

The 1991 Chevrolet Caprice has 2 model options: Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L and Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L.

The 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Large Cars car class.

The 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Large Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is 17 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L181524
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L151319

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is $3,825.

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 1991 Chevrolet Caprice to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $7,625 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 8-cyl, 5.0 L$3,500spend $6,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L$4,150spend $9,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will consume in one year is 19 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 8-cyl, 5.0 L17
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L20

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Emit?

The 1991 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1991 Chevrolet Caprice model options.

Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 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
Cylinders8
Displacement5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassLarge Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.7 L:

City MPG13
Highway MPG19
Combined MPG15
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,250
Fuel Cost$4,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum20
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.7
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassLarge Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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