- Newest year: 2008
- Gas
- Midsize cars
2008 Chevrolet Classic MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 22–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2008 Chevrolet Classic at a glance
The 2008 Chevrolet Classic has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 22–25 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Classic 2.2L 4-cyl FWD at 25 MPG, which costs about $2,610 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,610 to $2,970, a $360 difference. The Classic 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations rated for MY2008 (class median $3,490 a year).
What the 2008 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
$880less a year
Class median $3,490 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Chevrolet Classic MPG
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic 2.2L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Classic 3.5L 6-cyl | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 28 | 22 | $2,970 |
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 MY2008 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2004-2005
- 2008
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2008 Chevrolet Classic compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic) is rated 25 MPG combined and costs $2,610 a year to fuel; the 2008 model is rated 22–25 MPG and costs $2,610–$2,970 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Chevrolet Classic get?
EPA rates the 2008 Chevrolet Classic at 22–25 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the Classic 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 25 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 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 2 configurations the cost runs $2,610–$2,970 a year. That is a $360 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 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), and between $17.40 and $19.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2008 Chevrolet Classic more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Classic 2.2L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2008 Chevrolet Classic compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Classic 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,610 a year to fuel, $880 less than the class median of $3,490, and less than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 158 rated midsize car configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.