Chevrolet Tracker ZR2 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Tracker ZR2 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2001 to 2004. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2004) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2001). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #19 of 59 (69th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2002 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #21 of 72 (72th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2003 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #27 of 81 (68th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2004 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #18 of 85 (80th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Tracker ZR2 placed highest in 2004 at #18 of 85, and lowest in 2003 at #27 of 81. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 19 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 → 2004 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
What Tracker ZR2 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker ZR2 burns 639 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2004 model year is $3,450 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $6,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Across the 219 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 18 mpg the Chevrolet Tracker ZR2 is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $319 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD 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.