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2000 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo MPG & Fuel Cost
3 configurations · 21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2000. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo at a glance
The 2000 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo has 3 configurations in the EPA database, rated 21 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.1L 6-cyl FWD at 21 MPG, which costs about $3,110 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.1L 6-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 7 of 10 midsize car configurations rated for MY2000 (class median $3,830 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2000 Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.1L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$259
$3,110 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.18
Per 100 miles
$20.73
Five years
$15,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$720less a year
Class median $3,830 a year, MY2000
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.1L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.1L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.4L 6-cyl | 3.4L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 29 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.8L 6-cyl | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 27 | 21 | $3,110 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.1L 6-cyl FWD: $4,230 in California and $2,710 in Texas, a $1,520 difference.
- California $4,230
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,110
- Florida $2,940
- Texas $2,710
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2000 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo get?
EPA rates the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo at 21 MPG combined across 3 configurations. The most efficient, the Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.1L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2000 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.1L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,110 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2000 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo 100 miles?
About $20.73 per 100 miles for the Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.1L 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 2000 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.1L 6-cyl FWD is rated 18 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.1L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year to fuel, $720 less than the class median of $3,830, and less than 7 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 107 rated midsize car configurations for MY2000, not weighted by sales.