Chevrolet Uplander MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Uplander has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2005 to 2008. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2006) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2005). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minivan - 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #10 of 16 (40th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD |
| 2006 | 3 | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | #4 of 14 (77th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD |
| 2007 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #3 of 13 (83th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2008 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #4 of 10 (67th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Uplander placed highest in 2007 at #3 of 13, and lowest in 2005 at #10 of 16. It spent 3 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.9L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | 3.9L 6-cyl, FFV | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.9L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.9L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.9L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 → 2006 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
What Uplander fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2008 Chevrolet Uplander 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 2008 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 Minivan - 2WD
Across the 36 nameplates EPA classifies as Minivan - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 20 mpg. At 19 mpg the Chevrolet Uplander is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $106 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minivan - 2WD 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.