Chevrolet Monte Carlo MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Monte Carlo model year from 1984 to 2007 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Monte Carlo has been offered with 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2007 (up to 22 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Chevrolet Monte Carlo fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 19–22 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 19–22 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 20–22 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 20–22 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 20–22 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 20–22 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 21–22 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 21 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 19–21 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 19–21 MPG | 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.8L 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 | — | — |
| 1988 | 18–20 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 18–19 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 18–19 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 16–19 MPG | 4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 15–21 MPG | 5.7L 8-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 2007 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 2006 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 MPG |
2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 2005 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 2004 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 26 | 20 MPG |
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 2003 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 27 | 20 MPG |
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 2002 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 27 | 20 MPG |
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 2001 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 28 | 21 MPG |
2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 2000 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.4L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lumina/Monte Carlo | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 27 | 21 MPG |
1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 1999 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 1998 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Lumina/Monte Carlo | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 1997 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 1996 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 1995 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.1L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 1988 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 1987 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 1986 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 1985 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.3L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engines & MPG
The 1984 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated in 8 versions (5.7L 8-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Diesel | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Monte Carlo | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Chevrolet Monte Carlo get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Monte Carlo range from 19 to 22 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2007 model year.
What engines does the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have?
The 2007 Monte Carlo was EPA-rated with 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl engines — see the 2007 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Chevrolet Monte Carlo require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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