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2012 Chevrolet Corvette MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is a two-seater offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (16 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 19 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 26 two-seaters rated for 2012, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 16 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #9 of 26 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Chevrolet Corvette's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway2510.69.4
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 2012 Two-Seaters

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  1. 1Honda CR-Z36 MPG $1,292
  2. 2smart fortwo36 MPG $1,646
  3. 3MINI Cooper32 MPG $1,852
  4. 4MINI Roadster30 MPG $1,975
  5. 5MINI John Cooper Works28 MPG $2,116
  6. 9Chevrolet Corvette19 MPG $2,447
  7. 26Bugatti Veyron10 MPG $5,925
2012 CorvetteOther two-seatersClass median: $2,992/yr

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

Corvette MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual
Corvette		 Gas 16 MPG 25 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Corvette		 Gas 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 7.0L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual
Corvette		 Gas 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged · 6-speed manual
Corvette		 Gas 14 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $3,485

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
6.2L 8-cyl
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

2012 Chevrolet Corvette vs. rivals

vs Mazda MX-5 24 MPG · $2,469/yr Corvette saves $21/yr vs Nissan 370z 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Corvette saves $246/yr vs MINI John Cooper Works 28 MPG · $2,116/yr John Cooper Works saves $331/yr vs MINI Roadster 30 MPG · $1,975/yr Roadster saves $472/yr vs MINI Cooper 32 MPG · $1,852/yr Cooper saves $596/yr vs smart fortwo 36 MPG · $1,646/yr fortwo saves $802/yr vs Honda CR-Z 36 MPG · $1,292/yr CR-Z saves $1,156/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?

Up to 19 MPG combined (16 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 17 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette?

The 2012 Chevrolet Corvette's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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