Against 94 other V8 cars rated 2025–2027, the Corvette sits right on their 16.3 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1984, the 6.2L 8-cyl (2008–2026), does 19.3 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5.5L 8-cyl Hybrid (2027), 14: $753 a year apart.
Every Chevrolet Corvette engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 16 / 25.8 | 2008–2026 | $1,990 | |
| 6L 8-cyl | 15.3 / 24.7 | 2005–2007 | $2,021 | |
| 6.2L 8-cyl Hybrid | 16 / 24 | 2024–2026 | $2,021 | |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 15.5 / 23.6 | 1984–2004 | $2,087 | |
| 6.7L 8-cyl | 15 / 25 | 2027–2027 | $2,133 | |
| 5.5L 8-cyl Hybrid | 12 / 19 | 2027–2027 | $2,743 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2027) | $0.200 |
| Fuel per year | $2,400 |
| Fuel over five years | $12,000 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2025–2027 | +$44 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,964 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette gives up 8.5 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 13.5 in the city, $1,099 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2027) | 13.5 mpg | $2,844 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8.5 mpg (63%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Corvette changed over the years
The Corvette peaked in 2016 at 21 mpg (17 city, 28 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1984 at 15 — 6 mpg apart, or $731 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2027 car does 16. The 2027 model loses 3 mpg against 19 for the 2026.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 13.5 / 22 | 2 | $2,400 | |
| 2026 | 16 / 24.5 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2025 | 16 / 24.5 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2024 | 16 / 24.5 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2023 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2022 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2021 | 15 / 27 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2020 | 15 / 27 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2019 | 16 / 25 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2018 | 16 / 25 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2017 | 15 / 26 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2016 | 17 / 28 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2015 | 17 / 28 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2014 | 17 / 28 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2013 | 16 / 25 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2012 | 16 / 25 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2011 | 16 / 25 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2010 | 16 / 26 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2009 | 16 / 26 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2008 | 16 / 26 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2007 | 15 / 25 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2006 | 15 / 25 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2005 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2004 | 17 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2003 | 17 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2002 | 17 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2001 | 17 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2000 | 16 / 25 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1999 | 16 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1998 | 16 / 25 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 48 EPA ratings of the Chevrolet Corvette — 6 engines across 1984–2027. 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 $3,964. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette get?
16 mpg combined, 13.5 city and 22 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 14 to 18. Across every year since 1984 the Corvette has averaged 18.7 mpg.
Is the 2027 Corvette more efficient than the 2026?
No: 16 against 19 mpg combined, about $379 a year more to run.
Which Corvette year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016, at 21 mpg combined (17 city, 28 highway).
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