Against 399 other V6 cars rated 2018–2020, the Impala sits right on their 21.7 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1984, the 2.4L 4-cyl (2014), does 28 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.8L 6-cyl (1984), 17: $888 a year apart.
Every Chevrolet Impala engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 24 / 35 | 2014–2014 | $1,371 | |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 22 / 30.2 | 2015–2019 | $1,536 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 18.3 / 28.7 | 2006–2011 | $1,722 | |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 18.6 / 28.1 | 2012–2020 | $1,745 | |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 18.7 / 29 | 2000–2005 | $1,761 | |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 18 / 25.5 | 1984–1985 | $1,829 | |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 16 / 24 | 1985–1985 | $2,021 | |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 16 / 24.5 | 2006–2009 | $2,021 | |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 15 / 19 | 1984–1984 | $2,259 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Chrysler 300 gets 21 mpg, the Hyundai Sonata 40 mpg and the Ford Taurus 21 mpg, next to 22 mpg for the 2020 Impala.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2020) | $0.145 |
| Fuel per year | $1,745 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,725 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2018–2020 | −$25 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,023 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2020 Chevrolet Impala gives up 9 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 19 in the city, $650 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2020) | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Impala changed over the years
The Impala peaked in 2014 at 25 mpg (21.5 city, 31.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1984 at 19 — 6 mpg apart, or $485 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2020 car does 22. The biggest single-year change came in 2014: 22 to 25 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2019 | 20.5 / 28.5 | 2 | $1,634 | |
| 2018 | 20 / 29 | 2 | $1,634 | |
| 2017 | 20 / 29 | 2 | $1,634 | |
| 2016 | 20.5 / 29.5 | 2 | $1,634 | |
| 2015 | 20.5 / 29.5 | 2 | $1,634 | |
| 2014 | 21.5 / 31.5 | 2 | $1,536 | |
| 2013 | 18 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2012 | 18 / 29 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2011 | 19 / 29 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2010 | 18 / 29 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2009 | 17.5 / 26.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 2008 | 17 / 26.5 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 2007 | 17 / 26 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 2006 | 17 / 27 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 2005 | 19 / 29 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2004 | 19 / 29 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2003 | 19 / 29 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2002 | 19 / 29 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2001 | 19 / 29 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2000 | 17 / 29 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 1985 | 17 / 25 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 1984 | 16.5 / 22 | 2 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 35 EPA ratings of the Chevrolet Impala — 9 engines across 1984–2020. 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 $3,023. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2020 Chevrolet Impala get?
22 mpg combined, 19 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the Impala has averaged 22 mpg.
Is the 2020 Impala more efficient than the 2019?
No: 22 against 23.5 mpg combined, about $111 a year more to run.
Which Impala year has the best gas mileage?
The 2014, at 25 mpg combined (21.5 city, 31.5 highway).
Does the Impala get better gas mileage than the Chrysler 300?
Yes: 22 mpg for the 2020 Impala against 21 for the 2021 Chrysler 300, about $84 a year less to run.
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