1991 Chevrolet Corsica 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 Corsica.

The 1991 Chevrolet Corsica has 4 model options: Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L, Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.1 L and Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.1 L.

The 1991 Chevrolet Corsica Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 1991 Chevrolet Corsica Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 1991 Chevrolet Corsica Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.1 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 1991 Chevrolet Corsica Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.1 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

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

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica is 22 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L242128
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L242130
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.1 L201825
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.1 L201726

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

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica is $2,875.

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 Corsica to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,875 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 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.1 L$3,150spend $4,250 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.1 L$3,150spend $4,250 more

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

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica will consume in one year is 14 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L12
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.1 L15
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.1 L15

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

The 1991 Chevrolet Corsica 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 Corsica.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 1991 Chevrolet Corsica model options.

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.2
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.1 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.1 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.1
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.1 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1991 Chevrolet Corsica Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.1 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.1
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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