Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 1995 to 2000. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (1996) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1995). The EPA record holds 16 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #17 of 39 (58th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1996 | 2 | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | #11 of 36 (71th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1997 | 2 | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | #8 of 43 (83th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1998 | 3 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #14 of 47 (72th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1999 | 3 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #15 of 56 (75th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2000 | 3 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #14 of 51 (74th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo placed highest in 1997 at #8 of 43, and lowest in 1995 at #17 of 39. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.1L 6-cyl | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2000 | 3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.4L 6-cyl | 17 | 29 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2000 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 17 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | POLICE FFS MPFI | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.1L 6-cyl | 17 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 17 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1998 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1998 | 3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.1L 6-cyl | 17 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1998 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 17 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.4L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 17 | 26 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 → 1996 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
What Lumina/Monte Carlo fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2000 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo 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 2000 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 Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 21 mpg the Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $307 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize 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.