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2012-2014 Chevrolet Captiva MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 18–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2014. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012-2014 Chevrolet Captiva at a glance
The 2012-2014 Chevrolet Captiva covers 3 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 18–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $2,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Captiva 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013 and 2014.
2012-2014 Chevrolet Captiva by model year
What the 2014 Captiva 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$237
$2,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.73
Per 100 miles
$18.93
Five years
$14,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$220less a year
Class median $3,060 a year, MY2014
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Chevrolet Captiva MPG
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captiva 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Captiva 3.0L 6-cyl FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,400 |
| Captiva 3.0L 6-cyl AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,540 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2013 Chevrolet Captiva MPG
18–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,540/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captiva 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Captiva 3.0L 6-cyl FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,400 |
| Captiva 3.0L 6-cyl AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,540 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2012 Chevrolet Captiva MPG
18–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,540/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captiva 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Captiva 3.0L 6-cyl FWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,370 |
| Captiva 3.0L 6-cyl AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,540 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Captiva 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $3,860 in California and $2,480 in Texas, a $1,380 difference.
- California $3,860
- Washington $3,580
- New York $2,840
- Florida $2,680
- Texas $2,480
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2014 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2012-2014
- 2015
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2012-2014 Chevrolet Captiva get?
EPA rates the 2012-2014 Chevrolet Captiva at 18–23 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 Captiva 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 23 MPG (20 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2012-2014 Chevrolet Captiva?
Every model year of the 2012-2014 Chevrolet Captiva tops out at 23 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2014 Chevrolet Captiva?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013 and 2014.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Captiva 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,840 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,840–$3,540 a year. That is a $700 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 Chevrolet Captiva 100 miles?
About $18.93 per 100 miles for the Captiva 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.93 and $23.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Captiva 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Captiva 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,840 a year to fuel, $220 less than the class median of $3,060, and less than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 168 rated small SUV configurations for MY2014, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Captiva different from the 2013 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2014 against 3 configurations for 2013. See the 2013 Chevrolet Captiva for that year.