Against 500 other 4-cyl cars rated 2016–2018, the City Express trails their 27.3 mpg average by 2.3 mpg, about $129 a year.
Every Chevrolet City Express engine, compared
The Chevrolet City Express 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 24 / 26 | 2015–2018 | $1,536 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Ford Transit Connect gets 24 mpg and the Nissan NV200 25 mpg, next to 25 mpg for the 2018 City Express.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2018) | $0.128 |
| Fuel per year | $1,536 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,680 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2016–2018 | +$129 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,500 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2018 Chevrolet City Express gives up 2 mpg in town: 26 on the highway against 24 in the city, $123 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2018) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +2 mpg (8%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the City Express changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the City Express was rated in, all of them at 25 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2017 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2016 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2015 | 24 / 26 | 1 | $1,536 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Chevrolet City Express — 1 engine across 2015–2018. 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 $2,500. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2018 Chevrolet City Express get?
25 mpg combined, 24 city and 26 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2015 the City Express has averaged 25 mpg.
Is the 2018 City Express more efficient than the 2017?
About the same: 25 against 25 mpg combined.
Does the City Express get better gas mileage than the Ford Transit Connect?
Yes: 25 mpg for the 2018 City Express against 24 for the 2019 Ford Transit Connect, about $64 a year less to run.
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