1998 Chevrolet PrizmFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
27
MPG
Highway
34
MPG
Combined
29
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 4 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
33.1MPG average+14.2% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 29 MPG · Owner reported avg: 33.1 MPG
Range: 29–41 MPG
Driving mix: City 48% / Highway 53%
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 33.1 real world MPG based on 4 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 29 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
27
Hwy
34
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
32
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
30
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 34 | 29 | $2,350 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,350
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 306 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 10.3 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.8L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 3-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
- 1.8L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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