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2012 Chevrolet Impala MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Chevrolet Impala is a large car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (18 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. That's down 1 MPG from the 2011 model. Among 24 large cars rated for 2012, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 18 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #8 of 24 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Chevrolet Impala's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2912.38.1
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 2012 Large Cars

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  1. 1Tesla Model S89 MPGe $1,026
  2. 2Hyundai Sonata27 MPG $1,722
  3. 3Dodge Charger23 MPG $2,022
  4. 4Chrysler 30023 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Hyundai Azera23 MPG $2,022
  6. 8Chevrolet Impala22 MPG $2,114
  7. 24Maybach Landaulet12 MPG $4,938
2012 ImpalaOther large carsClass median: $2,821/yr

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Impala MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Impala		 Gas 18 MPG 29 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Impala		 Flex-fuel 18 MPG 29 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
105 cu ft
Cargo volume
19 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

2012 Chevrolet Impala vs. rivals

vs Toyota Avalon 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Charger 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Charger saves $92/yr vs Ford Taurus 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler 300 23 MPG · $2,022/yr 300 saves $92/yr vs Hyundai Azera 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Azera saves $92/yr vs Hyundai Genesis 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Sonata 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Sonata saves $391/yr vs Chrysler 300 SRT8 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Impala saves $1,372/yr vs Hyundai Equus 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Impala saves $1,178/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala?

Up to 22 MPG combined (18 city / 29 highway).

What fuel does the 2012 Chevrolet Impala use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala?

The 2012 Chevrolet Impala's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Chevrolet Impala per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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