Chevrolet Express 1500 Conversion Cargo MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Express 1500 Conversion Cargo has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2010 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans, Cargo Type.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #3 of 4 (33th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2011 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #5 of 10 (56th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2012 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #5 of 10 (56th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2013 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #6 of 9 (38th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Cargo Type |
| 2014 | 2 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #5 of 8 (43th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Vans, Cargo Type |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Express 1500 Conversion Cargo placed highest in 2010 at #3 of 4, and lowest in 2013 at #6 of 9. It spent 2 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 618 | 2/10 |
| 2014 | 5.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV, start-stop | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 617 | 2/10 |
| 2013 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 617 | 2/10 |
| 2013 | 5.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 617 | 2/10 |
| 2012 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2012 | 5.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.3L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
What Express 1500 Conversion Cargo fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500 Conversion Cargo burns 821 to 821 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,464 | $2,464 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,286 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 model year is $4,450 to $4,450 a year in fuel, or $11,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Vans, Cargo Type
Across the 29 nameplates EPA classifies as Vans, Cargo Type, the median best combined rating is 15 mpg. At 14 mpg the Chevrolet Express 1500 Conversion Cargo is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $192 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Vans, Cargo Type rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
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