2009 Chevrolet ImpalaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Large CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
Combined
23
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 8 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
24.4MPG average+6.0% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 23 MPG · Owner reported avg: 24.4 MPG
Range: 19–35 MPG
Driving mix: City 45% / Highway 55%
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 24.4 real world MPG based on 8 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 23 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 4-spd
Gasoline or E85 FFV
City
19
Hwy
29
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
29
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Gasoline or E85 FFV
City
17
Hwy
27
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
24
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd | Gasoline or E85 FFV | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,950 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 29 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Gasoline or E85 FFV | 17 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,950
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 386 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 12.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 5.3L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 3.5L, 6-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
- Alt Fuel
- E85
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