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1997 Chevrolet Astro Passenger MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Chevrolet Astro Passenger is a van offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1996 model. Among 19 vans rated for 1997, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 15 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1997 #6 of 19 Vans by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1997 Chevrolet Astro Passenger's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway208.511.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 1997 Vans

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  1. 1Chevrolet Astro Cargo17 MPG $2,735
  2. 2Ford Aerostar Van17 MPG $2,735
  3. 3Ford Aerostar Wagon17 MPG $2,735
  4. 4Toyota Previa17 MPG $2,735
  5. 5GMC Safari Cargo17 MPG $2,735
  6. 6Chevrolet Astro Passenger16 MPG $2,906
  7. 19Dodge B3500 Wagon12 MPG $3,875
1997 Astro PassengerOther vansClass median: $3,100/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Astro Passenger MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Astro 2WD (passenger)		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Astro AWD (passenger)		 Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

1997 Chevrolet Astro Passenger vs. rivals

vs GMC Safari Passenger 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Aerostar Van 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Aerostar Van saves $171/yr vs Ford Aerostar Wagon 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Aerostar Wagon saves $171/yr vs Toyota Previa 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Previa saves $171/yr vs GMC Safari Cargo 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Safari Cargo saves $171/yr vs Ford E150 Econoline 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Astro Passenger saves $194/yr vs Dodge B1500/B2500 Van 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Astro Passenger saves $194/yr vs GMC Savana Cargo 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Astro Passenger saves $194/yr vs GMC Savana Passenger 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Astro Passenger saves $194/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Chevrolet Astro Passenger?

Up to 16 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1997 Chevrolet Astro Passenger use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Chevrolet Astro Passenger?

The 1997 Chevrolet Astro Passenger's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1997 Chevrolet Astro Passenger per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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