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Chevrolet Corsica

Chevrolet Corsica
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The official data lists 30 versions of the Chevrolet Corsica (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)
9.4 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
9.8 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the Chevrolet Corsica?

The Corsica was a compact Chevrolet for everyday driving, offered as a four-door sedan and, for part of its run, a five-door hatchback. It used a front-wheel-drive layout and shared its L-body platform with the two-door Beretta, giving Chevrolet related compact models in different body styles.

Corsica generation

The Corsica had a single generation, running from 1987 to 1996. It began as a sedan and later gained a hatchback option before returning to a sedan-only range. Its front-wheel-drive layout was part of Chevrolet’s L-body design.

Engines and fuel consumption

US EPA figures cover petrol engines from 2.0 L to 3.1 L. The lowest listed consumption is 9.4 L/100 km, and the best combined rating is 25 MPG. Canadian NRCan figures cover petrol models from 1995 to 1996 with engines from 2.2 L to 3.1 L; the lowest listed figure is 9.8 L/100 km. EPA and Canadian 5-cycle ratings use different test procedures, so the results are specific to each market.

Where was the Corsica sold?

The Corsica was sold in the United States and Canada. US EPA figures span 1987 to 1996, while Canadian NRCan figures cover 1995 and 1996.

Questions and answers

How many generations of Chevrolet Corsica were there?

The Corsica had one generation, sold from 1987 to 1996.

What body styles were offered?

It was offered as a four-door sedan and, for part of its run, a five-door hatchback.

What is the best combined EPA fuel-economy rating for the Corsica?

The best combined rating is 25 MPG.

Corsica single generation (1987–1996)

Chevrolet Corsica single generation
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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

United States 26 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
1994–1996(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP3.1 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1994(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1994(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP3.1 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1992–1993(FFS), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 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
1990–1992(FFS), SIL3.1 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 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
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
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
1988(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)2.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 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 4 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
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
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.