- Newest year: 2001
- Gas
- Midsize cars
2001 Chevrolet Lumina MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 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, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001 Chevrolet Lumina at a glance
The 2001 Chevrolet Lumina has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 21 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Lumina 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 3.1L 6-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 7 of 10 midsize car configurations rated for MY2001 (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 2001 Lumina 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, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Chevrolet Lumina MPG
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumina (Most efficient) | 3.1L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Lumina 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 MY2001 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2001 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina get?
EPA rates the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina at 21 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Lumina 3.1L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Chevrolet Lumina per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Lumina 3.1L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,110 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Chevrolet Lumina 100 miles?
About $20.73 per 100 miles for the Lumina 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 2001 Chevrolet Lumina more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Lumina 3.1L 6-cyl FWD is rated 18 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Lumina 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 93 rated midsize car configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.