1997 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte CarloFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
18
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
21
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 8 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
20.9MPG average-0.4% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 21 MPG · Owner reported avg: 20.9 MPG
Range: 18–29 MPG
Driving mix: City 53% / Highway 47%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 20.9 real world MPG based on 8 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 21 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
26
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
24
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,750 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 423 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 14.2 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.4L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 3.1L, 6-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Port Fuel Injection, Multi-Point Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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