Chevrolet · 1990–2001 · Gas

Chevrolet Lumina MPG by year

The EPA has rated 6 model years of the Chevrolet Lumina, from 1990 to 2001. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2001, at 21 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 2001 model is 5% more efficient than the median midsize car that year (21 vs. 20 MPG).

Most efficient year200121 MPG combined
Latest (2001)21 MPG$2,214/yr to fuel
First rated (1990)21 MPG$2,214/yr at today's prices
Model years rated621 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Lumina, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Lumina model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2001 Gas 21 MPG 18 / 26 20 — 1 $2,214
1994 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 18
17 / 26 20 — 2 $2,325
1993 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 26 19 — 5 $2,214
1992 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 26 19 — 5 $2,214
1991 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 18
18 / 26 19 — 5 $2,214
1990 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 20
18 / 25 20 — 3 $2,214

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Chevrolet Lumina year has the best fuel economy?

The 1993 Chevrolet Lumina, rated up to 21 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,214 a year.

Which Chevrolet Lumina year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1994 model, whose most efficient version is rated 20 MPG combined (about $2,325 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Chevrolet Lumina?

The 2001 Chevrolet Lumina is rated up to 21 MPG combined.

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