Chevrolet Lumina MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Lumina model year from 1990 to 2001 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Lumina has been offered with 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2001 (up to 21 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Chevrolet Lumina fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2001 21 MPG 3.1L 6-cyl
2000 21 MPG 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl
1999 19–21 MPG 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl
1998 19–21 MPG 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl
1997 18–21 MPG 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl
1996 18–21 MPG 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl
1995 18–20 MPG 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl
1994 18–20 MPG 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl
1993 18–21 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl
1992 17–21 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl
1991 18–21 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl
1990 18–21 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl

2001 Chevrolet Lumina: engines & MPG

The 2001 Lumina was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lumina 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG

2000 Chevrolet Lumina: engines & MPG

The 2000 Lumina was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 27 21 MPG
Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 29 21 MPG
Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 27 21 MPG

1999 Chevrolet Lumina: engines & MPG

The 1999 Lumina was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 27 21 MPG
Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 26 21 MPG
Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 25 19 MPG

1998 Chevrolet Lumina: engines & MPG

The 1998 Lumina was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 27 21 MPG
Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 27 21 MPG
Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 25 19 MPG

1997 Chevrolet Lumina: engines & MPG

The 1997 Lumina was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 24 18 MPG

1996 Chevrolet Lumina: engines & MPG

The 1996 Lumina was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
Lumina Minivan 2WD 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 24 19 MPG
Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 24 18 MPG

1995 Chevrolet Lumina: engines & MPG

The 1995 Lumina was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 26 20 MPG
Lumina/Monte Carlo 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 24 18 MPG
Lumina Minivan 2WD 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 23 18 MPG
Lumina Minivan 2WD 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 21 18 MPG

1994 Chevrolet Lumina: engines & MPG

The 1994 Lumina was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lumina 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 26 20 MPG
Lumina Minivan 2WD 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 21 18 MPG
Lumina 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 24 18 MPG
Lumina Minivan 2WD 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 23 18 MPG

1993 Chevrolet Lumina: engines & MPG

The 1993 Lumina was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lumina 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
Lumina 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 25 20 MPG
Lumina 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 27 20 MPG
Lumina/APV Minivan 2WD 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 23 18 MPG
Lumina/APV Minivan 2WD 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
Lumina 3.4L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 24 18 MPG
Lumina 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 24 18 MPG

1992 Chevrolet Lumina: engines & MPG

The 1992 Lumina was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lumina 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
Lumina 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 24 20 MPG
Lumina 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 26 20 MPG
Lumina 3.4L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 24 18 MPG
Lumina/APV Minivan 2WD 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
Lumina 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 24 18 MPG
Lumina/APV Minivan 2WD 3.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 22 17 MPG

1991 Chevrolet Lumina: engines & MPG

The 1991 Lumina was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lumina 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
Lumina 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 24 20 MPG
Lumina 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 28 20 MPG
Lumina/APV Minivan 2WD 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
Lumina 3.4L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 24 18 MPG
Lumina 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 24 18 MPG

1990 Chevrolet Lumina: engines & MPG

The 1990 Lumina was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Lumina 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 18 25 21 MPG
Lumina 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 27 20 MPG
Lumina 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 24 20 MPG
Lumina/APV Minivan 2WD 3.1L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Chevrolet Lumina get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Lumina range from 20 to 21 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2001 model year.

What engines does the 2001 Chevrolet Lumina have?

The 2001 Lumina was EPA-rated with 3.1L 6-cyl engines — see the 2001 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Chevrolet Lumina require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Chevrolet Lumina EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/chevrolet/lumina.

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