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2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 is a van offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 17 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2007 model. Among 6 vans rated for 2008, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2008 #1 of 6 Vans by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	20	8.5	11.8
Combined	17	7.2	13.8

How it ranks among 2008 Vans

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1Chevrolet Van 1500/250017 MPG $2,735
2GMC Savana Cargo17 MPG $2,735
3Chevrolet Express Passenger14 MPG $3,321
4GMC Savana Passenger14 MPG $3,321
5Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion14 MPG $3,321
6Chevrolet Van 150014 MPG $3,321

2008 Van 1500/2500Other vansClass median: $3,321/yr

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

Van 1500/2500 MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Van 1500/2500 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Van 1500/2500 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Van 1500/2500 AWD	Gas	13 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Van 1500/2500 2WD	Flex-fuel	14 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Van 1500/2500 AWD	Flex-fuel	13 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: 523 g/mi

2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 vs. rivals

vs GMC Savana Cargo 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Savana Passenger 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Van 1500/2500 saves $586/yr vs Chevrolet Express Passenger 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Van 1500/2500 saves $586/yr vs Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Van 1500/2500 saves $586/yr vs Kia Sedona 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Sedona saves $152/yr vs Hyundai Entourage 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Entourage saves $152/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Chevrolet Van 1500/2500?