The Chevrolet City Express does 25 mpg combined (24 city, 26 highway), which works out to about $1,536 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg.
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
The Chevrolet City Express burns a gallon every 25 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 480 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.128 |
| Fuel per year | $1,536 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,680 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | +$42 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,500 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Chevrolet City Express gives up 2 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 26 out there against 24 in town, a 8% drop worth $123 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 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chevrolet City Express get?
25 mpg combined on average — 24 in the city and 26 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2015–2018.
How much does a Chevrolet City Express cost in fuel per year?
About $1,536 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,680 over five years, or 0.128 dollars a mile.
Which City Express engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl at 25 mpg.
Is the City Express good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world City Express 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 City Express is $2,500 against the $1,536 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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