Against 257 other 4-cyl cars rated 2005–2007, the Optra trails their 24.3 mpg average by 1.3 mpg, about $90 a year.
Every Chevrolet Optra engine, compared
The Chevrolet Optra 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 | 20 / 28 | 2004–2007 | $1,707 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2007) | $0.139 |
| Fuel per year | $1,670 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,350 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2005–2007 | +$90 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,775 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2007 Chevrolet Optra gives up 8 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 20 in the city, $549 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2007) | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (40%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Optra changed over the years
The Optra peaked in 2007 at 23 mpg (20 city, 28 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2005 at 22 — 1 mpg apart, or $75 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2006 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2005 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2004 | 20 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Chevrolet Optra — 1 engine across 2004–2007. 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 $2,775. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2007 Chevrolet Optra get?
23 mpg combined, 20 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2004 the Optra has averaged 22.5 mpg.
Is the 2007 Optra more efficient than the 2006?
About the same: 23 against 23 mpg combined.
Which Optra year has the best gas mileage?
The 2007, at 23 mpg combined (20 city, 28 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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