Chevrolet · 1998–2002 · Gas
Chevrolet Prizm MPG by year
The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Chevrolet Prizm, from 1998 to 2002. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2002, at 31 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2002 model is 7% more efficient than the best 1998 model (31 vs. 29 MPG). The 2002 model is 29% more efficient than the median compact car that year (31 vs. 24 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Prizm, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Prizm model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 27 |
27 / 37 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,500 |
| 2001 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 27 |
27 / 37 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,500 |
| 2000 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 26 |
27 / 34 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,550 |
| 1999 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 34 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,603 |
| 1998 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
27 / 34 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,603 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Prizm year has the best fuel economy?
The 2001 Chevrolet Prizm, rated up to 31 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,500 a year.
Which Chevrolet Prizm year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1998 model, whose most efficient version is rated 29 MPG combined (about $1,603 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Chevrolet Prizm?
The 2002 Chevrolet Prizm is rated up to 31 MPG combined.