Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
17.5 MPG The 1993 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon is EPA-rated at 17.5 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 857 gallons, $2743 a year in fuel, or $0.183 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–1993 run it averages 17.5 MPG, essentially flat across 10 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.171 | $1714 | $2571 | $3429 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.183 | $1829 | $2743 | $3657 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.229 | $2286 | $3429 | $4571 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.257 | $2571 | $3857 | $5143 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.286 | $2857 | $4286 | $5714 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 17.5 MPG | 15 | 23 | $3550 | 508 | 2 |
| 1992 | 18 MPG | 15 | 23 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 1991 | 17 MPG | 15 | 23 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 1990 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $3450 | 494 | 1 |
| 1989 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $3450 | 494 | 1 |
| 1988 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $3450 | 494 | 1 |
| 1987 | 17 MPG | 15 | 22 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 1986 | 16.5 MPG | 14.5 | 21 | $3775 | 539 | 2 |
| 1985 | 17.7 MPG | 15.3 | 21.7 | $3833 | 532 | 3 |
| 1984 | 17.3 MPG | 15 | 21 | $3917 | 544 | 3 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 21 midsize-large station wagons models tracked here, the Chevrolet Caprice Wagon ranks 21 on current figures, against a class average of 19.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Audi 5000S Wagon (18), Buick LeSabre/Electra Wagon (18), Buick Roadmaster Wagon (18), Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon (18), Mercedes-Benz 300TE (18).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 508 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Caprice Wagon get?
The 1993 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon is rated at 17.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 15 city and 23 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 17.5 MPG, ranging from 15 to 21 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Caprice Wagon cost in fuel per year?
At 17.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 857 gallons — roughly $2743 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.183 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1993 model is $3550.
Has the Chevrolet Caprice Wagon become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 17.5 MPG today against 17.3 in 1984 — essentially flat across 10 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Chevrolet Caprice Wagon efficient for its class?
It ranks 21 of 21 in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 19.6 MPG. That is 2.1 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.