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2005 Chevrolet Optra MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Chevrolet Optra is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 22 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2004 model. Among 43 compact cars rated for 2005, it ranks 30th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 20 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2005 #30 of 43 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Chevrolet Optra's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2811.98.4
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 2005 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
  2. 2Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Toyota Echo33 MPG $1,409
  4. 4Toyota Corolla31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
  6. 30Chevrolet Optra22 MPG $2,114
  7. 43Bentley Continental12 MPG $4,938
2005 OptraOther compact carsClass median: $1,860/yr

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

Optra MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Optra		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Optra		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Optra Wagon		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Optra Wagon		 Gas 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
95 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

2005 Chevrolet Optra vs. rivals

vs Suzuki Forenza 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Suzuki Reno 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac G6 23 MPG · $2,022/yr G6 saves $92/yr vs Suzuki Aerio 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Aerio saves $176/yr vs Ford Focus 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Focus saves $325/yr vs Mitsubishi Lancer 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Lancer saves $325/yr vs Pontiac GTO 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Optra saves $1,178/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Chevrolet Optra?

Up to 22 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 21 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2005 Chevrolet Optra use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Chevrolet Optra?

The 2005 Chevrolet Optra's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 Chevrolet Optra per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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