Chevrolet SS MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet SS has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2014 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #56 of 64 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 2 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #67 of 75 (11th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #64 of 72 (11th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #65 of 74 (12th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 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 SS placed highest in 2014 at #56 of 64, and lowest in 2015 at #67 of 75. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl | 14 | 22 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 544 | 2/10 |
| 2017 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl | 14 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 520 | 3/10 |
| 2016 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 556 | 3/10 |
| 2016 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 6.2L 8-cyl | 14 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 520 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 536 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 6.2L 8-cyl | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 523 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 6.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 6.2L 8-cyl | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 536 | 3/10 |
What SS fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 Chevrolet SS burns 676 to 719 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 | $2,029 | $2,156 | $127 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,516 | $148 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,875 | $169 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $4,550 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $13,000 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 17 mpg the Chevrolet SS is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $451 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- 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.