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Chevrolet Corvette MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
28 model years · 2000–2027
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Chevrolet Corvette fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Chevrolet Corvette for 28 model years, 2000 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 14–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 7 configurations rated 14–18 MPG combined and costing $4,390–$5,720 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2016 Corvette 6.2L 8-cyl RWD, at 21 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 15 MPG in 1984.
Chevrolet Corvette MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2027* (C8) Generation page | |||
| 2027 (partial) | 14–18 | 14–18 | $4,390–$5,720 |
| 2026 | 14–19 | 14–19 | $4,170–$5,700 |
| 2025 | 14–19 | 19 | $4,200–$5,760 |
| 2024 | 14–19 | 19 | $4,210–$5,700 |
| 2023 | 14–19 | — | $3,490–$5,700 |
| 2022 | 19 | — | $4,320 |
| 2021 | 19 | — | $4,240 |
| 2020 | 19 | — | $4,240 |
| 2014-2019 (C7) Generation page | |||
| 2019 | 15–19 | — | $4,180–$5,510 |
| 2018 | 16–19 | — | $4,220–$4,890 |
| 2017 | 16–19 | — | $4,210–$4,890 |
| 2016 | 16–21 | — | $3,850–$4,880 |
| 2015 | 16–21 | — | $3,850–$5,000 |
| 2014 | 20–21 | — | $3,850–$4,110 |
| 2005-2013 (C6) Generation page | |||
| 2013 | 17–19 | — | $3,370–$4,830 |
| 2012 | 17–19 | — | $3,370–$4,840 |
| 2011 | 16–19 | — | $3,370–$5,060 |
| 2010 | 16–19 | — | $3,440–$5,020 |
| 2009 | 16–19 | — | $4,230–$5,020 |
| 2008 | 18–19 | — | $4,230–$4,460 |
| 2007 | 18–19 | — | $4,230–$4,460 |
| 2006 | 18–19 | — | $4,230–$4,460 |
| 2005 | 19 | — | $4,230 |
| 2000-2004 (C5) Generation page | |||
| 2004 | 19–20 | — | $4,020–$4,230 |
| 2003 | 19–20 | — | $4,020–$4,230 |
| 2002 | 19–20 | — | $4,020–$4,230 |
| 2001 | 19–20 | — | $4,020–$4,230 |
| 2000 | 18–19 | — | $4,230–$4,460 |
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 Corvette generations
4 generations between 2000 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2027 powertrain options
Chevrolet Corvette MPG history, 1984–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 18–20 |
| 1998 | 18–19 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1992 | 17–18 |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 15–18 |
| 1990 | 15–18 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1984 | 15 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Chevrolet Corvette's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Chevrolet Corvette run 14–21 MPG across model years 2000 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 14–18 MPG.
Which Chevrolet Corvette model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Corvette 6.2L 8-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 21 MPG.
How much does a Chevrolet Corvette cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,390–$5,720 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,390.
Has the Chevrolet Corvette's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 19 MPG in 2000 to 18 MPG in 2027, 1 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 15 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Chevrolet Corvette?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2024 to 2027 (14–19 MPG).
Which Chevrolet Corvette model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2003, 2004, 2021. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.
How many generations of the Chevrolet Corvette are there?
EPA data covers 4 generations of the Chevrolet Corvette: 2020-2027*, 2014-2019, 2005-2013, 2000-2004. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.