The Chevrolet Aveo does 27.9 mpg combined (24.5 city, 33.3 highway), which works out to about $1,376 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Chevrolet Aveo engine, compared
The Chevrolet Aveo was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 24.5 / 33.3 | 2004–2011 | $1,376 |
What that actually costs
The Chevrolet Aveo burns a gallon every 27.9 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 430 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.115 |
| Fuel per year | $1,376 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,880 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$118 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,244 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Chevrolet Aveo gives up 8.8 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 33.3 out there against 24.5 in town, a 36% drop worth $414 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 24.5 mpg | $1,567 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 33.3 mpg | $1,153 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8.8 mpg (36%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Aveo changed over the years
The Aveo peaked in 2010 at 30 mpg (27 city, 35 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2006 at 26 — 4 mpg apart, or $197 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2011 car does 29. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 27 / 34 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2010 | 27 / 35 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2009 | 27 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2008 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2007 | 23 / 33 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2006 | 22 / 32 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2005 | 23 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2004 | 23 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Chevrolet Aveo — 1 engine across 2004–2011. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,244. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Chevrolet Aveo get?
27.9 mpg combined on average — 24.5 in the city and 33.3 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2004–2011.
How much does a Chevrolet Aveo cost in fuel per year?
About $1,376 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $6,880 over five years, or 0.115 dollars a mile.
Which Aveo engine is the most economical?
The 1.6L 4-cyl at 27.9 mpg.
Is the Aveo good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Aveo figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Chevrolet Aveo is $2,244 against the $1,376 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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