Against 429 other V6 cars rated 2014–2016, the Impala Limited sits right on their 21.8 mpg average.
Every Chevrolet Impala Limited engine, compared
The Chevrolet Impala Limited 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 / 29 | 2014–2016 | $1,745 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Chrysler 300 gets 21 mpg, the Hyundai Sonata 36.5 mpg and the Lincoln Continental 21 mpg, next to 22 mpg for the 2016 Impala Limited.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2016) | $0.145 |
| Fuel per year | $1,745 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,725 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2014–2016 | −$16 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,850 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited gives up 11 mpg in town: 29 on the highway against 18 in the city, $809 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2016) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 29 mpg | $1,324 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +11 mpg (61%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Impala Limited changed over the years
Combined figure across the 3 model years the Impala Limited was rated in, all of them at 22 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 18 / 29 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2015 | 18 / 29 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2014 | 18 / 29 | 1 | $1,745 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Chevrolet Impala Limited — 1 engine across 2014–2016. 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 $2,850. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited get?
22 mpg combined, 18 city and 29 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2014 the Impala Limited has averaged 22 mpg.
Is the 2016 Impala Limited more efficient than the 2015?
About the same: 22 against 22 mpg combined.
Does the Impala Limited get better gas mileage than the Chrysler 300?
Yes: 22 mpg for the 2016 Impala Limited against 21 for the 2017 Chrysler 300, about $84 a year less to run.
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