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Chevrolet Monte Carlo MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 22 MPG combined in 2001–2007. Its weakest year peaked at 19 MPG (1985–1987).

Chevrolet Monte Carlo: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1984–200710152025MPG1985200619842007lowest peak 19Chevrolet Monte Carlo: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year10152025MPG198419861988200220042007
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
681.8 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2007 version. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Chevrolet Monte Carlo has EPA ratings for 12 model years, 1984–2007, every one of them among midsize cars. Its first flex-fuel version arrived in 2006, when 8 of 168 cars offered one.

The name disappeared from EPA's lists after 1988 and returned in 2001, 12 model years later. Of the 991 car nameplates on this site, few have had a diesel version (60 of them) or a flex-fuel version (40 of them); this one has.

Among 46 midsize cars, 2007

The Monte Carlo placed 19th (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 46 MPG. The next higher rating, 23 MPG, is shared by three nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 46 midsize cars rated for 20071015202530354045Monte Carlo 22median 21PriusBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 46 midsize cars rated for 20071015202530354045Monte Carlo 22median 21

The Monte Carlo, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among midsize cars.

1984–8825th of 36
1999–03ninth of 45
2004–0817th of 44

Where the engine list turned over

  • 1985

    New: 4.3-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 21 → 19 MPG.

  • 2006

    New: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder flex-fuel, 3.9-liter 6-cylinder, 5.3-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 22 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Diesel

    Rated in 1984.

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1984–1988 and 2001–2007.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2006–2007.

All 12 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2007Monte Carlo2219 / 29193
2006Monte Carlo flex-fuel2219 / 29193
2004–2005Monte Carlo2219 / 29203
2002–2003Monte Carlo2219 / 29202
2001Monte Carlo2219 / 29212
1988Monte Carlo2017 / 25182
1987Monte Carlo1917 / 24183
1986Monte Carlo1916 / 24183
1985Monte Carlo1916 / 24167
1984Monte Carlo diesel2118 / 27159

Same class, 2007

Toyota Prius46 MPGBMW 5 Series22 MPGLexus ES22 MPGBentley Arnage11 MPG

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