1994 Chevrolet Corvette Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

20.0gal · 76 L

The 1994 Chevrolet Corvette has a fuel tank capacity of 20.0 gallons (76 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 440–460 highway miles or 300 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

20.0 gal · Bigger than 60% of 1994 models we list.

Highway range
440–460 mi
City range
300 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
18 MPG
EPA size class
Two Seaters

1994 Chevrolet Corvette fuel tank capacity by trim

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Engine
no difference

All 3 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
2dr Convertible 5.7L 8cyl · RWD MPG 15 / 22Range 300 / 440 mi 5.7L 8cyl RWD 20.0 gal76 L 15 / 22 300 / 440 mi
2dr Coupe 5.7L 8cyl · RWD MPG 15 / 22Range 300 / 440 mi 5.7L 8cyl RWD 20.0 gal76 L 15 / 22 300 / 440 mi
ZR1 2dr Coupe 5.7L 8cyl 6M · RWD MPG 15 / 23Range 300 / 460 mi 5.7L 8cyl 6M RWD 20.0 gal76 L 15 / 23 300 / 460 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 18 MPG, a full 20.0-gallon tank covers about 360 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full20.0440300
3/415.0330225
1/210.0220150
1/45.011075
1/82.55538

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 833 gallons, roughly 42 full tanks.

In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 18.1 MPG in the Corvette (5 drivers), about 362 miles on a full 20.0-gallon tank.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
18 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
494 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette

$85.40 to fill the 20.0-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
20.0 galRegular$4.27$85.40$64.05

By region, 20.0-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$80.40
Midwest$4.27$85.40
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$74.00
Rocky Mountain$4.46$89.20
West Coast$5.42$108.40
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$117.80

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 20.0-gallon tank$85.40
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$3,558

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Corvette tank size in other years

The 1994 Corvette uses the same 20.0 gal tank as every Corvette since 1990.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
1999 Corvette 19.1 gal 497 mi
1998 Corvette 19.1 gal 439 mi
1997 Corvette 19.1 gal Not rated
1996 Corvette 20.0 gal 480 mi
1995 Corvette 20.0 gal 460 mi
1994 Corvette 20.0 gal 460 mi
1993 Corvette 20.0 gal 460 mi
1992 Corvette 20.0 gal 460 mi
1991 Corvette 20.0 gal 460 mi
1990 Corvette 20.0 gal 460 mi
Chevrolet Corvette fuel tank by model year

1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs similar 1994 coupes

The Corvette has the largest tank of the five 1994 coupes compared here, 20.0 gallons against 19.8 for the Mitsubishi 3000GT.

1994 modelTankLongest highway range
Chevrolet Corvette 20.0 gal 460 mi
Mitsubishi 3000GT 19.8 gal 455 mi
Dodge Stealth 19.8 gal 455 mi
Subaru SVX 18.5 gal 426 mi
Toyota Supra 18.5 gal 407 mi

Other 1994 coupes of a similar size, one model per brand.

1994 Chevrolet Corvette fuel pump and gauge parts

These are the part numbers the makers list for the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. Check the fuel system recalls first: recall repairs are free.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette?

The 1994 Chevrolet Corvette holds 20.0 gallons (76 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette gas tank hold?

The 1994 Chevrolet Corvette tank holds 76 liters, or 20.0 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette go on a full tank?

About 440–460 miles on the highway and 300 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette go on a quarter tank?

About 110 highway miles or 75 in town from the 20.0-gallon tank, which has roughly 5.0 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

How many miles does a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette really get on a tank?

Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 18.1 MPG in the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (5 drivers), which works out to about 362 miles on a full 20.0-gallon tank.

What gas does the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 20.0-gallon tank from empty costs $85.40. It ranges from $74.00 in the Gulf Coast to $117.80 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette?

About 124 pounds for the 20.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 1994 Chevrolet Corvette have a bigger gas tank than the Mitsubishi 3000GT?

Yes. The 1994 Chevrolet Corvette holds up to 20.0 gallons; the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT holds up to 19.8.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Real-world MPG: driver-reported fill-ups shared at fueleconomy.gov (My MPG).

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