Petrol · 1962–1988
Chevrolet Nova
MPG, running costs and specs for the Chevrolet Nova. By the official figures, the 1987 gets 26 mpg, about $2,261 a year in the US.
- MPG
- 26 mpg
- 1987 official · 9.1 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $2,261
- at today's prices in the US
What a Nova costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $16.75 per 100 miles | $2,261 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $26.61 per 100 km | $2,927 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $21.85 per 100 km | $2,425 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £25.40 per 100 miles | £1,778 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 1987 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 1986 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 1985 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
Chevrolet Nova questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Nova get?
The 1987 Chevrolet Nova gets 26 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (9.1 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Chevrolet Nova cost to run a year in the US?
About $2,261 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
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