Chevrolet Tracker 4WD Convertible
21 MPG The 2003 Chevrolet Tracker 4WD Convertible is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (20 city / 23 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 714 gallons, $2286 a year in fuel, or $0.152 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1998–2003 run it averages 21.3 MPG, essentially flat across 6 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 | $0.119 | $1190 | $1786 | $2381 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.152 | $1524 | $2286 | $3048 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.190 | $1905 | $2857 | $3810 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.214 | $2143 | $3214 | $4286 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.238 | $2381 | $3571 | $4762 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 21 MPG | 20 | 23 | $2950 | 423 | 2 |
| 2002 | 21 MPG | 20 | 23 | $2950 | 423 | 2 |
| 2001 | 21 MPG | 20 | 23 | $2950 | 423 | 2 |
| 2000 | 21.7 MPG | 20.7 | 23.7 | $2867 | 411 | 3 |
| 1999 | 21.7 MPG | 20.7 | 23.7 | $2867 | 411 | 3 |
| 1998 | 21.5 MPG | 20.5 | 23.5 | $2900 | 414 | 2 |
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 97 sport utility vehicle - 4wd models tracked here, the Chevrolet Tracker 4WD Convertible ranks 22 on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Acura MDX 4WD (21.5), Honda Pilot 4WD (21.5), Kia Sportage 4WD (21.5), Acura RDX 4WD (22), Ford Escape 4WD (22).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 423 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Tracker 4WD Convertible get?
The 2003 Chevrolet Tracker 4WD Convertible is rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA — 20 city and 23 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 21.3 MPG, ranging from 21 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Tracker 4WD Convertible cost in fuel per year?
At 21 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 714 gallons — roughly $2286 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.152 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2003 model is $2950.
Has the Chevrolet Tracker 4WD Convertible become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 21 MPG today against 21.5 in 1998 — essentially flat across 6 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Chevrolet Tracker 4WD Convertible efficient for its class?
It ranks 22 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG. That is 2.6 better 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.