Karma Revero MPG by year — every rating on record
The Karma Revero has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2018 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2018). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #64 of 82 (22th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Subcompact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #70 of 85 (18th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Karma Revero placed highest in 2018 at #64 of 82, and lowest in 2019 at #70 of 85. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Premium Gas or Electricity | PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 21 | 20 | 575.0 | 5.3 | $3,900 | 240 mi | 156 | 10/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Premium Gas or Electricity | PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 21 | 20 | 575.0 | 5.1 | $3,900 | 240 mi | 151 | 10/10 |
What Revero fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Karma Revero burns 575 to 575 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 | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 20 mpg the Karma Revero is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $335 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where Karma sits
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