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2005 Chevrolet Aveo LT Sedan (T200)
Shown: 2005 Chevrolet Aveo LT Sedan (T200). Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2011
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2004-2011 Chevrolet Aveo MPG & Fuel Cost

8 model years · 25–30 MPG combined

29 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
City
34 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · 5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD
$2,220

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2004-2011 Chevrolet Aveo at a glance

The 2004-2011 Chevrolet Aveo covers 8 model years in the EPA database (28 configurations in all), rated 25–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2011, costs about $2,220 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD (29 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. The best combined rating in the generation, 30 MPG, was reached in 2009 and 2010.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2004-2011 Chevrolet Aveo by model year

2004-2011 Chevrolet Aveo: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2011 Gas 28–29 MPG $2,220–$2,350 Ratings changed
2010 Gas 28–30 MPG $2,180–$2,330 Ratings changed
2009 Gas 28–30 MPG $2,180–$2,330 Ratings changed
2008 Gas 26–27 MPG $2,420–$2,510 Ratings changed
2007 Gas 26–27 MPG $2,420–$2,510 Ratings changed
2006 Gas 25–26 MPG $2,510–$2,610 Ratings changed
2005 Gas 26–27 MPG $2,420–$2,510 Ratings changed
2004 Gas 26–27 MPG $2,420–$2,510 First year

What the 2011 5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$185

$2,220 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.70

Per 100 miles

$14.80

Five years

$11,100

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$1,060less a year

Class median $3,280 a year, MY2011

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2011 Chevrolet Aveo MPG

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 29 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,180 to $2,220, $40 more.

Gas · 1.6L
Combined
28–29 MPG
Per year
$2,220–$2,350

Gas configurations (4)

2011 Chevrolet Aveo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 34 29 $2,220
Aveo 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 34 29 $2,220
5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 25 33 28 $2,350
Aveo 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 25 33 28 $2,350

2010 Chevrolet Aveo MPG

28–30 MPG · $2,180–$2,330/yr

Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,180.

Gas · 1.6L
Combined
28–30 MPG
Per year
$2,180–$2,330

Gas configurations (4)

2010 Chevrolet Aveo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 35 30 $2,180
Aveo 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 35 30 $2,180
5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 25 34 28 $2,330
Aveo 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 25 34 28 $2,330

2009 Chevrolet Aveo MPG

28–30 MPG · $2,180–$2,330/yr

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 30 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $2,420 to $2,180, $240 less.

Gas · 1.6L
Combined
28–30 MPG
Per year
$2,180–$2,330

Gas configurations (4)

2009 Chevrolet Aveo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 34 30 $2,180
Aveo 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 34 30 $2,180
5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 25 34 28 $2,330
Aveo 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 25 34 28 $2,330

2008 Chevrolet Aveo MPG

26–27 MPG · $2,420–$2,510/yr

Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,420.

Gas · 1.6L
Combined
26–27 MPG
Per year
$2,420–$2,510

Gas configurations (4)

2008 Chevrolet Aveo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 24 34 27 $2,420
Aveo 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 24 34 27 $2,420
5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 23 32 26 $2,510
Aveo 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 23 32 26 $2,510

2007 Chevrolet Aveo MPG

26–27 MPG · $2,420–$2,510/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 27 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,510 to $2,420, $90 less.

Gas · 1.6L
Combined
26–27 MPG
Per year
$2,420–$2,510

Gas configurations (4)

2007 Chevrolet Aveo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 23 33 27 $2,420
Aveo 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 23 33 27 $2,420
5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 23 31 26 $2,510
Aveo 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 23 31 26 $2,510

2006 Chevrolet Aveo MPG

25–26 MPG · $2,510–$2,610/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 26 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,420 to $2,510, $90 more.

Gas · 1.6L
Combined
25–26 MPG
Per year
$2,510–$2,610

Gas configurations (2)

2006 Chevrolet Aveo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 22 32 26 $2,510
5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 21 31 25 $2,610

2005 Chevrolet Aveo MPG

26–27 MPG · $2,420–$2,510/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,420.

Gas · 1.6L
Combined
26–27 MPG
Per year
$2,420–$2,510

Gas configurations (4)

2005 Chevrolet Aveo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Aveo 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 23 32 27 $2,420
5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 23 32 27 $2,420
Aveo 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 23 31 26 $2,510
5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 23 31 26 $2,510

2004 Chevrolet Aveo MPG

26–27 MPG · $2,420–$2,510/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 1.6L
Combined
26–27 MPG
Per year
$2,420–$2,510

Gas configurations (2)

2004 Chevrolet Aveo gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Aveo 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 23 32 27 $2,420
Aveo 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 23 31 26 $2,510

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the 5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD: $3,020 in California and $1,930 in Texas, a $1,090 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

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2009 Honda Civic DX-G Sedan (FA1)

2011 Honda Civic

29 MPG · $2,250/yr
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2011 Ford Focus

29 MPG · $2,280/yr
2011 Scion xD (XP110)

2011 Scion xD

29 MPG · $2,250/yr
2011 Suzuki Swift (FZ) GL 5-door hatchback

2011 Suzuki Swift

29 MPG · $2,220/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

  • 2004-2011 (T200)
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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2004-2011 Chevrolet Aveo get?

EPA rates the 2004-2011 Chevrolet Aveo at 25–30 MPG combined across 28 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 30 MPG (27 city, 35 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2004-2011 Chevrolet Aveo?

The 5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 30 MPG, in 2009 and 2010. The lowest top rating, 26 MPG, was in 2006.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2004-2011 Chevrolet Aveo?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,220 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,220–$2,350 a year. That is a $130 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo 100 miles?

About $14.80 per 100 miles for the 5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.80 and $15.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The 5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD is rated 27 city and 34 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.

How does the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo compare with other small car configurations?

The 5 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,220 a year to fuel, $1,060 less than the class median of $3,280, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 313 rated small car configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo different from the 2010 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 29 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,180 to $2,220, $40 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2011 against 4 configurations for 2010. See the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo for that year.