Chevrolet · 1998–2002 · Gas

Chevrolet Prizm MPG by year

The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Chevrolet Prizm, from 1998 to 2002. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2002, at 31 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2002 model is 7% more efficient than the best 1998 model (31 vs. 29 MPG). The 2002 model is 29% more efficient than the median compact car that year (31 vs. 24 MPG).

Most efficient year200231 MPG combined
Latest (2002)31 MPG$1,500/yr to fuel
First rated (1998)29 MPG$1,603/yr at today's prices
Model years rated515 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Prizm, 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 Prizm model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2002 Gas 31 MPG
lowest 27
27 / 37 24 — 3 $1,500
2001 Gas 31 MPG
lowest 27
27 / 37 24 — 3 $1,500
2000 Gas 30 MPG
lowest 26
27 / 34 24 — 3 $1,550
1999 Gas 29 MPG
lowest 26
26 / 34 24 — 3 $1,603
1998 Gas 29 MPG
lowest 26
27 / 34 24 — 3 $1,603

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 Prizm year has the best fuel economy?

The 2001 Chevrolet Prizm, rated up to 31 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,500 a year.

Which Chevrolet Prizm year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1998 model, whose most efficient version is rated 29 MPG combined (about $1,603 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Chevrolet Prizm?

The 2002 Chevrolet Prizm is rated up to 31 MPG combined.

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