1987 Chevrolet Spectrum Turbo MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum Turbo.

The 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum Turbo runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum Turbo is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum Turbo Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum Turbo gets up to 24 miles per gallon in the city, and 33 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum Turbo is 27 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum Turbo?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum Turbo is $2,300 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum Turbo to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $0 on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum Turbo Consume?

The 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum Turbo will consume roughly 11 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1987 Chevrolet Spectrum Turbo.

City MPG 24
Highway MPG 33
Combined MPG 27
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 0
Fuel Cost $2,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Related Chevrolet Models from 1987

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Disclaimer

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