How many miles per gallon does a Chevy City Express get?
The Chevy City Express gets about 25 mpg combined, with roughly 24 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, based on EPA estimates.
Overview of the City Express fuel economy
The City Express is a compact cargo van built on a Nissan NV200 platform. It uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive. The official fuel-economy figures come from standard EPA testing and reflect typical driving conditions and a standard payload. Real-world mileage varies with cargo load, routes, and driving style.
EPA fuel economy numbers
Note: These figures are the official EPA estimates for the standard 2.0L engine with CVT and front-wheel drive, and they are intended for comparison across similar vehicles.
- City: 24 mpg
- Highway: 26 mpg
- Combined: 25 mpg
The numbers provide a baseline for budgeting fuel costs and comparing to other small cargo vans. Real-world mileage may vary based on payload, driving conditions, and maintenance.
Note on model years and configuration
For the City Express produced roughly from 2015 to 2018, the EPA figures remained essentially the same across model years, with all versions using the 2.0L engine and CVT paired to front-wheel drive.
Factors that influence real-world mpg
Before listing the variables, it’s important to understand that a cargo van’s fuel economy is sensitive to how it’s used in daily work:
- Cargo weight and distribution
- Driving terrain, speed, and acceleration patterns
- Percent of city versus highway driving
- Tire condition and proper inflation
- Maintenance, engine health, and transmission condition
- Air conditioning and other accessory usage
Keeping cargo weight balanced, maintaining proper tire pressure, and planning efficient routes can help approach the EPA estimates in typical operating conditions.
Bottom line for buyers and operators
In planning terms, expect about 25 mpg combined as a baseline for the City Express, with variations of a mpg or two depending on loads and driving conditions. For precise planning, check the exact year and configuration of the vehicle in question.
Summary
The Chevy City Express generally delivers around 25 mpg combined (about 24 mpg city and 26 mpg highway) under EPA testing. Real-world mileage depends on payload, routes, maintenance, and how the van is driven.
