1985 Chevrolet Caprice Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (16–21 MPG combined) across 3 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Midsize-Large Station Wagons
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine
8-cyl, 5.0 L; 8-cyl, 5.7 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline, Diesel
Combined MPG
16–21 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$4,200–$4,550
Configurations
3

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
8-cyl 5.7 L · Diesel · Rear-Wheel Drive182621$4,550—
8-cyl 5.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive1419–2016$4,200—

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (3 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
Caprice WagonRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd85.0Regular Gasoline141916$4,200
Caprice WagonRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd85.0Regular Gasoline142016$4,200
Caprice WagonRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd85.7Diesel182621$4,550

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice?

According to EPA data, the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is rated at 16–21 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice have?

The EPA data lists 8 cylinders for this vehicle.

What fuel type does the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice use?

It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Diesel.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 1985 Chevrolet Caprice?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,200 to $4,550.