Chevrolet Corvette MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Chevrolet Corvette MPG for every model year from 1984 to 2027.
Corvette MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 141 configurations of the Corvette across gas and hybrid versions. Pick a year to see each engine and drivetrain.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CorvettePremium Gasoline | 6.2L 8-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | View |
| Corvette E-RayHybrid | 6.2L 8-cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | View |
| Corvette Z06Premium Gasoline | 5.5L 8-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 12 | 21 | 15 | View |
| Corvette ZR1Premium Gasoline | 5.5L 8-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | View |
| Corvette Z06 Carbon AeroPremium Gasoline | 5.5L 8-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 12 | 19 | 14 | View |
| Corvette ZR1XHybrid | 5.5L 8-cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | 12 | 19 | 14 | View |
Corvette MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Corvette configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Corvette Fuel Economy Changed
The Corvette's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 2024: The first hybrid Corvette shows up in the EPA data, rated at up to 19 MPG combined. All-wheel drive becomes available. The best all-wheel drive version is rated at 19 MPG combined.
How the Corvette Compares
The EPA rated 14 two-seaters for 2026. The best Corvette version, at 19 MPG combined, ranks 6th of 14. Combined ratings in the class run from 14 to 29 MPG, with a median of 18. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mazda MX-5 | 29 MPG |
| 2 | BMW Z4 | 28 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota GR Supra | 27 MPG |
| 4 | Nissan Z | 22 MPG |
| 5 | Lotus Emira | 21 MPG |
| 6 | Chevrolet Corvette | 19 MPG |
What Does a Corvette Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Corvette, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Corvette MPG Questions
Which Corvette year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2014 to 2016 Corvette holds the top EPA rating at 21 MPG combined (17 city, 28 highway). Among 2026 models, the Corvette is rated at 19 MPG combined.
What's the best gas mileage from a non-hybrid Corvette?
The 2014 to 2016 Corvette with the 6.2L 8-cylinder and rear-wheel drive is rated at 21 MPG combined (17 city, 28 highway).
Is there still a gas-only Corvette?
Yes. The 2026 Corvette lineup includes 4 gas-only versions, rated 14 to 19 MPG combined.
Why doesn't my Corvette match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests so every car is measured the same way. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, cargo, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one car against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, pulled together by Cedrick Reese. The file lists 141 ratings for the Chevrolet Corvette from 1984 to 2027. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. The page is rebuilt whenever the EPA publishes an updated file, which picks up new model years and any rating corrections. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov