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2004-2006 Chevrolet Epica MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 20–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2004-2006 Chevrolet Epica at a glance
The 2004-2006 Chevrolet Epica covers 3 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 20–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $3,270 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Epica 2.5L 6-cyl FWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2005 and 2006. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2005.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2004-2006 Chevrolet Epica by model year
What the 2006 Epica 2.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$273
$3,270 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.45
Per 100 miles
$21.80
Five years
$16,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$360less a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Chevrolet Epica MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 20 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $3,270, $160 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epica (Most efficient) | 2.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
2005 Chevrolet Epica MPG
21 MPG · $3,110/yr
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 moves from 20 to 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,110, $160 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epica (Most efficient) | 2.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,110 |
2004 Chevrolet Epica MPG
20 MPG · $3,270/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epica (Most efficient) | 2.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Epica 2.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,440 in California and $2,850 in Texas, a $1,590 difference.
- California $4,440
- Washington $4,120
- New York $3,270
- Florida $3,090
- Texas $2,850
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2004-2006
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2004-2006 Chevrolet Epica get?
EPA rates the 2004-2006 Chevrolet Epica at 20–21 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 Epica 2.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2004-2006 Chevrolet Epica?
The Epica 2.5L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2005. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2004 and 2006.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2004-2006 Chevrolet Epica?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2005 and 2006.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Chevrolet Epica per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Epica 2.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,270 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Chevrolet Epica 100 miles?
About $21.80 per 100 miles for the Epica 2.5L 6-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 2006 Chevrolet Epica more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Epica 2.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2006 Chevrolet Epica compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Epica 2.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year to fuel, $360 less than the class median of $3,630, and less than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 133 rated midsize car configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Chevrolet Epica different from the 2005 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 20 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $3,270, $160 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2006 against 1 configuration for 2005. See the 2005 Chevrolet Epica for that year.