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- MY2001–2007
Chevrolet Monte Carlo MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
7 model years · 2001–2007
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Chevrolet Monte Carlo fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Chevrolet Monte Carlo for 7 model years, 2001 to 2007. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–22 MPG. The latest model year, 2007, has 3 configurations rated 19–22 MPG combined and costing $2,970–$4,230 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2001 is the 2007 Monte Carlo 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, at 22 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 21 MPG in 1984.
Chevrolet Monte Carlo MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-2007 (6th gen) Generation page | ||
| 2007 | 19–22 | $2,970–$4,230 |
| 2006 | 19–22 | $2,970–$4,230 |
| 2005 | 20–22 | $2,970–$4,020 |
| 2004 | 20–22 | $2,970–$4,020 |
| 2003 | 20–22 | $2,970–$3,270 |
| 2002 | 20–22 | $2,970–$3,270 |
| 2001 | 21–22 | $2,970–$3,110 |
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 Monte Carlo generations
1 generations between 2001 and 2007. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2007 powertrain options
Chevrolet Monte Carlo MPG history, 1984–1988
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 18–20 | — |
| 1987 | 18–19 | — |
| 1986 | 18–19 | — |
| 1985 | 16–19 | — |
| 1984 | 15–18 | 21 |
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 Monte Carlo's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo run 19–22 MPG across model years 2001 to 2007. The latest year, 2007, is rated 19–22 MPG.
Which Chevrolet Monte Carlo model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Monte Carlo 3.5L 6-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2001, at 22 MPG.
How much does a Chevrolet Monte Carlo cost to fuel per year?
For MY2007, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,970–$4,230 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,970.
Has the Chevrolet Monte Carlo's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 22 MPG in both 2001 and 2007. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 21 MPG.
Which Chevrolet Monte Carlo model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2003. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.