Chevrolet Lumina Minivan MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Lumina Minivan has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1994 to 1996. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1996) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1994). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicles.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #14 of 48 (72th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1995 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #12 of 44 (74th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1996 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #12 of 46 (76th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Lumina Minivan placed highest in 1995 at #12 of 44, and lowest in 1994 at #14 of 48. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 → 1996 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
What Lumina Minivan fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1996 Chevrolet Lumina Minivan burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1996 model year is $3,300 to $3,300 a year in fuel, or $5,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicles
Across the 113 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicles, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 19 mpg the Chevrolet Lumina Minivan is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $202 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicles 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.