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Chevrolet Classic MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

3 model years · 2004–2008

25 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
31 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2008 Classic 2.2L 4-cyl FWD
$2,610

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

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Chevrolet Classic fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Chevrolet Classic for 3 model years, 2004 to 2008. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–25 MPG. The latest model year, 2008, has 2 configurations rated 22–25 MPG combined and costing $2,610–$2,970 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2004 is the 2008 Classic 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, at 25 MPG.

Chevrolet Classic MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Chevrolet Classic: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2008 Generation page
2008 22–25 $2,610–$2,970
2004-2005 Generation page
2005 25 $2,610
2004 25 $2,610

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 Classic generations

2 generations between 2004 and 2008. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2008 powertrain options

Gas · 2.2L, 3.5L
Combined
22–25 MPG
Per year
$2,610–$2,970
See gas configurations
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 Classic's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Chevrolet Classic run 22–25 MPG across model years 2004 to 2008. The latest year, 2008, is rated 22–25 MPG.

Which Chevrolet Classic model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2008 Chevrolet Classic Classic 2.2L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2004, at 25 MPG.

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

For MY2008, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,610–$2,970 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,610.

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

Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 25 MPG in both 2004 and 2008.

How many generations of the Chevrolet Classic are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Chevrolet Classic: 2008, 2004-2005. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.