Chevrolet Impala Police MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Impala Police has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2001 to 2005. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2005) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2001). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #6 of 27 (81th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2003 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #9 of 32 (74th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2004 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #9 of 41 (80th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #6 of 42 (88th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Impala Police placed highest in 2001 at #6 of 27, and lowest in 2003 at #9 of 32. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | POLICE FFS | 17 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | POLICE FFS | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | POLICE FFS | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2001 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | POLICE FFS | 16 | 27 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 → 2005 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
What Impala Police fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2005 Chevrolet Impala Police burns 548 to 548 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 | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2005 model year is $2,950 to $2,950 a year in fuel, or $3,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 21 mpg the Chevrolet Impala Police is exactly at the median.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Chevrolet nameplates
Every Chevrolet model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.