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Chevrolet Captiva MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

4 model years · 2012–2015

23 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
28 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2015 Captiva 2.4L 4-cyl FWD
$2,840

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

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Chevrolet Captiva fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Chevrolet Captiva for 4 model years, 2012 to 2015. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2015, has 1 configuration rated 23 MPG combined and costing $2,840 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2012 is the 2015 Captiva 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, at 23 MPG.

Chevrolet Captiva MPG by year

18202224 20122015 Gas 18202224 20122015 Gas
Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Chevrolet Captiva: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2015 Generation page
2015 23 $2,840
2012-2014 Generation page
2014 18–23 $2,840–$3,540
2013 18–23 $2,840–$3,540
2012 18–23 $2,840–$3,540

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Chevrolet Captiva generations

2 generations between 2012 and 2015. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2015 powertrain options

Gas · 2.4L
Combined
23 MPG
Per year
$2,840
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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Chevrolet Captiva's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Chevrolet Captiva run 18–23 MPG across model years 2012 to 2015. The latest year, 2015, is rated 23 MPG.

Which Chevrolet Captiva model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Captiva 2.4L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2012, at 23 MPG.

How much does a Chevrolet Captiva cost to fuel per year?

For MY2015, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,840 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,840.

Has the Chevrolet Captiva's fuel economy improved over time?

Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 23 MPG in both 2012 and 2015.

How many generations of the Chevrolet Captiva are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Chevrolet Captiva: 2015, 2012-2014. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.