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2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic at a glance
The 2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $2,610 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Classic 2.2L 4-cyl FWD (25 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2005.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic by model year
What the 2005 Classic 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$218
$2,610 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.35
Per 100 miles
$17.40
Five years
$13,050
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$830less a year
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2005
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Chevrolet Classic MPG
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 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,610.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,610 |
2004 Chevrolet Classic MPG
25 MPG · $2,610/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,610 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Classic 2.2L 4-cyl FWD: $3,550 in California and $2,280 in Texas, a $1,270 difference.
- California $3,550
- Washington $3,290
- New York $2,610
- Florida $2,470
- Texas $2,280
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2005 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2004-2005
- 2008
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic get?
EPA rates the 2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic at 25 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 Classic 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 31 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic?
Every model year of the 2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic tops out at 25 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2005.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Chevrolet Classic per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Classic 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,610 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,610 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Chevrolet Classic 100 miles?
About $17.40 per 100 miles for the Classic 2.2L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2005 Chevrolet Classic more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Classic 2.2L 4-cyl FWD is rated 22 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2005 Chevrolet Classic compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Classic 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,610 a year to fuel, $830 less than the class median of $3,440, and less than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 114 rated midsize car configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2005 Chevrolet Classic different from the 2004 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,610. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2005 against 1 configuration for 2004. See the 2004 Chevrolet Classic for that year.