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Chevrolet Beretta

Chevrolet Beretta
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The official data lists 37 versions of the Chevrolet Beretta (1987–1996), in the United States and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1987–1996
Markets
United States, Canada
Engines
2.0 L to 3.1 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
9.0 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
9.6 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the Chevrolet Beretta?

The Chevrolet Beretta was a two-door coupe in the brand’s passenger-car range. It shared the L-body platform with the four-door Corsica, but had its own coupe body and styling.

The Beretta was a single-generation model, running from 1987 to 1996. Its design included distinctive vertical door handles mounted on the B-pillar.

Engines

The Beretta’s petrol engine range was 2.0 L to 3.1 L in the United States and 2.2 L to 3.1 L in Canada. The range included four-cylinder and V6 choices.

How economical was the Chevrolet Beretta?

US EPA figures cover 1987–1996. The lowest listed consumption is 9 L/100 km, and the best combined EPA rating is 26 MPG. Canadian figures cover 1995–1996 and list a lowest consumption of 9.6 L/100 km.

The US EPA and Canadian NRCan use different test procedures. The Canadian figure is based on the 5-cycle test, so results from the two markets are not directly equivalent.

Where was the Beretta sold?

The Beretta was sold in the United States and Canada. It had one L-body generation, spanning 1987–1996; Canadian figures cover 1995–1996.

Questions and answers

What type of car was the Chevrolet Beretta?

It was a two-door coupe sold from 1987 to 1996.

How many generations did it have?

One L-body generation, spanning 1987–1996.

What was the Beretta’s best combined US EPA rating?

The best combined rating was 26 MPG.

Which engines were offered in the US and Canada?

The US petrol range was 2.0 L to 3.1 L; the Canadian range was 2.2 L to 3.1 L.

Beretta Beretta (1987–1996)

Chevrolet Beretta Beretta
Photo: Rich Niewiroski Jr. / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5

Model codes: L-body · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org, beretta.net

United States 31 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1996(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1996(FFS) (MPFI), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1994–1996(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP3.1 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1995(FFS) (MPFI), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1994(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1992–1994(FFS), SIL · (FFS) (MPFI), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1993–1994(4-VALVE) (FFS), SIL · (4-VALVE) (FFS) (MPFI), SIL2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1994(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP3.1 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1990–1994(FFS), SIL · (FFS) (MPFI), SIL3.1 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1993(FFS), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1992–1993(FFS), CLKUP3.1 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1992(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1992(4-VALVE) (FFS), SIL2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1991(FFS), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1991(FFS), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1991(FFS), SIL2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1990–1991(FFS), CLKUP3.1 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1990(FFS), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1990(FFS), SIL2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP2.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1989(FFS), SIL2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1989(FFS), SIL2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1987–1988(FFS) · (121) (FFS)2.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1988(121) (FFS), SIL2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1987–1988(FFS)2.8 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1988(FFS), SIL2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1988(FFS)2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1987(FFS), SIL2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1987(FFS), SIL2.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km

Canada 6 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1996Compact2.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic9.8 L/100 km 5-cycle225 g/km
1996Compact2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual9.6 L/100 km 5-cycle221 g/km
1996Compact3.1 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle262 g/km
1995Compact2.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic9.9 L/100 km 5-cycle228 g/km
1995Compact2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual9.6 L/100 km 5-cycle221 g/km
1995Compact3.1 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle253 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.