Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon
21.5 MPG The 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon is EPA-rated at 21.5 MPG combined (18.5 city / 28 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 698 gallons, $2233 a year in fuel, or $0.149 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–1990 run it averages 21.3 MPG, essentially flat across 7 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 | $0.116 | $1163 | $1744 | $2326 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.140 | $1395 | $2093 | $2791 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.149 | $1488 | $2233 | $2977 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.163 | $1628 | $2442 | $3256 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.186 | $1860 | $2791 | $3721 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.209 | $2093 | $3140 | $4186 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.233 | $2326 | $3488 | $4651 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 21.5 MPG | 18.5 | 28 | $2900 | 415 | 2 |
| 1989 | 22 MPG | 19.5 | 27.5 | $2825 | 405 | 2 |
| 1988 | 21.7 MPG | 18.7 | 27.3 | $2883 | 413 | 3 |
| 1987 | 20.5 MPG | 17.5 | 25.3 | $3050 | 436 | 4 |
| 1986 | 20.3 MPG | 17.7 | 25 | $3108 | 442 | 6 |
| 1985 | 21.7 MPG | 18.9 | 26.2 | $3072 | 429 | 9 |
| 1984 | 21.6 MPG | 18.8 | 26.3 | $3100 | 432 | 11 |
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 Celebrity Wagon ranks 3 on current figures, against a class average of 19.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Dodge Aries Wagon (23.3), Plymouth Reliant Wagon (23.3).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 415 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon get?
The 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon is rated at 21.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 18.5 city and 28 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 21.3 MPG, ranging from 18 to 26 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon cost in fuel per year?
At 21.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 698 gallons — roughly $2233 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.149 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1990 model is $2900.
Has the Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 21.5 MPG today against 21.6 in 1984 — essentially flat across 7 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon efficient for its class?
It ranks 3 of 21 in the Midsize-Large Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 19.4 MPG. That is 2.1 better 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.