Chevrolet Camaro
18.8 MPG The 2024 Chevrolet Camaro is EPA-rated at 18.8 MPG combined (15.5 city / 24.3 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 798 gallons, $2553 a year in fuel, or $0.170 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–2024 run it averages 19.3 MPG, essentially flat across 34 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.133 | $1330 | $1995 | $2660 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.160 | $1596 | $2394 | $3191 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.170 | $1702 | $2553 | $3404 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.186 | $1862 | $2793 | $3723 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.213 | $2128 | $3191 | $4255 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.239 | $2394 | $3590 | $4787 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.266 | $2660 | $3989 | $5319 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.8 MPG | 15.5 | 24.3 | $3908 | 487 | 6 |
| 2023 | 20 MPG | 16.8 | 25.5 | $3756 | 460 | 8 |
| 2022 | 20 MPG | 16.8 | 25.6 | $3756 | 458 | 8 |
| 2021 | 20 MPG | 16.8 | 25.6 | $3756 | 460 | 8 |
| 2020 | 20.1 MPG | 17 | 26 | $3738 | 455 | 8 |
| 2019 | 20.1 MPG | 17 | 26.1 | $3738 | 455 | 8 |
| 2018 | 20.1 MPG | 17.1 | 26.4 | $3763 | 451 | 8 |
| 2017 | 20 MPG | 17 | 26.1 | $3781 | 453 | 8 |
| 2016 | 21.8 MPG | 18.8 | 28 | $3333 | 406 | 6 |
| 2015 | 18.1 MPG | 15.5 | 23.3 | $3981 | 501 | 8 |
| 2014 | 18.1 MPG | 15.5 | 23.4 | $3888 | 498 | 8 |
| 2013 | 18.6 MPG | 16 | 23.9 | $3707 | 488 | 7 |
| 2012 | 18.7 MPG | 15.9 | 24.1 | $3543 | 486 | 7 |
| 2011 | 20.4 MPG | 17.2 | 26.4 | $3080 | 438 | 5 |
| 2010 | 20.3 MPG | 16.8 | 26.8 | $3100 | 441 | 4 |
| 2002 | 20.3 MPG | 16.8 | 26.5 | $3450 | 440 | 4 |
| 2001 | 20.3 MPG | 16.8 | 26.8 | $3450 | 440 | 4 |
| 2000 | 19.5 MPG | 16.3 | 25.5 | $3600 | 457 | 4 |
| 1999 | 19.8 MPG | 16.5 | 25.8 | $3550 | 451 | 4 |
| 1998 | 19.5 MPG | 16.3 | 25.5 | $3600 | 457 | 4 |
| 1997 | 19 MPG | 16 | 25.3 | $3700 | 469 | 4 |
| 1996 | 19 MPG | 16 | 25.3 | $3275 | 469 | 4 |
| 1995 | 19.2 MPG | 16.2 | 25 | $3580 | 464 | 5 |
| 1994 | 19 MPG | 16 | 24.5 | $3700 | 469 | 4 |
| 1993 | 19 MPG | 16 | 24.3 | $3700 | 469 | 4 |
| 1992 | 18.1 MPG | 15.1 | 23.9 | $3793 | 490 | 7 |
| 1991 | 18 MPG | 15.1 | 23.6 | $3829 | 494 | 7 |
| 1990 | 18 MPG | 15.1 | 23.4 | $3829 | 494 | 7 |
| 1989 | 18.4 MPG | 15.4 | 23.7 | $3743 | 483 | 7 |
| 1988 | 18.1 MPG | 15.3 | 23.7 | $3793 | 491 | 7 |
| 1987 | 18 MPG | 15.3 | 23.5 | $3456 | 495 | 8 |
| 1986 | 19.3 MPG | 16.3 | 24.7 | $3250 | 465 | 6 |
| 1985 | 18.4 MPG | 15.6 | 23.2 | $3406 | 486 | 9 |
| 1984 | 19.3 MPG | 16.6 | 24.1 | $3300 | 470 | 14 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 229 subcompact cars models tracked here, the Chevrolet Camaro ranks 188 on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Bentley Continental GTC (19), BMW 650i Coupe (19), BMW 650i xDrive Convertible (19), BMW M3 (19), BMW M4 Competition Coupe (19).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 487 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Camaro get?
The 2024 Chevrolet Camaro is rated at 18.8 MPG combined by the EPA — 15.5 city and 24.3 highway. Across all 34 model years in the database it averages 19.3 MPG, ranging from 14 to 25 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Camaro cost in fuel per year?
At 18.8 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 798 gallons — roughly $2553 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.170 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2024 model is $3908.
Has the Chevrolet Camaro become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 18.8 MPG today against 19.3 in 1984 — essentially flat across 34 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Chevrolet Camaro efficient for its class?
It ranks 188 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG. That is 5.4 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.