- Gas
- Small cars
- MY2004–2007
Chevrolet Optra MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
4 model years · 2004–2007
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Chevrolet Optra fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Chevrolet Optra for 4 model years, 2004 to 2007. Across those years its combined rating runs 21–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2007, has 6 configurations rated 22–23 MPG combined and costing $2,840–$2,970 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2004 is the 2007 Optra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 23 MPG.
Chevrolet Optra MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-2007 Generation page | ||
| 2007 | 22–23 | $2,840–$2,970 |
| 2006 | 22–23 | $2,840–$2,970 |
| 2005 | 21–22 | $2,970–$3,110 |
| 2004 | 22 | $2,970 |
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 Optra generations
1 generations between 2004 and 2007. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2007 powertrain options
More Chevrolet models
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chevrolet Optra's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Chevrolet Optra run 21–23 MPG across model years 2004 to 2007. The latest year, 2007, is rated 22–23 MPG.
Which Chevrolet Optra model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2007 Chevrolet Optra Optra 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2004, at 23 MPG.
How much does a Chevrolet Optra cost to fuel per year?
For MY2007, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,840–$2,970 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,840.
Has the Chevrolet Optra's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 22 MPG in 2004 to 23 MPG in 2007, 1 MPG more.
Which Chevrolet Optra model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2007. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.