2000 Chevrolet Prizm MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm.

The 2000 Chevrolet Prizm has 3 model options: Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L.

The 2000 Chevrolet Prizm Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2000 Chevrolet Prizm Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2000 Chevrolet Prizm Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2000 Chevrolet Prizm Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm is 28 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 26 24 29
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 28 25 34
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 30 27 34

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2000 Chevrolet Prizm?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm is $2,250.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2000 Chevrolet Prizm to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $250 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L $2,400 spend $500 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L $2,250 save $250
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L $2,100 save $1,000

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2000 Chevrolet Prizm Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 11
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L 10

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2000 Chevrolet Prizm model options.

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG 24
Highway MPG 29
Combined MPG 26
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $500
Fuel Cost $2,400
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 3-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG 25
Highway MPG 34
Combined MPG 28
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 250
Fuel Cost $2,250
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2000 Chevrolet Prizm Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG 27
Highway MPG 34
Combined MPG 30
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 1,000
Fuel Cost $2,100
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 10
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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