2012 Chevrolet Camaro MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has 7 model options: Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L, Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L, Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L, Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L, Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L, Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L and Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L.

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is 19 miles per gallon.

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

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L 22 18 28
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L 19 16 24
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L 18 15 24
Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L 22 19 29
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L 20 17 27
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L 16 14 19
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L 14 12 18

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is $3,529.

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 2012 Chevrolet Camaro to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,143 more 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 (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L $2,850 spend $2,750 more
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L $3,300 spend $5,000 more
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L $3,500 spend $6,000 more
Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L $2,850 spend $2,750 more
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L $3,150 spend $4,250 more
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L $4,600 spend $11,500 more
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L $4,450 spend $10,750 more

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.

Model Option Gas Guzzler Tax
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L $3,700
Model Option Gas Guzzler Tax
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L $5,400

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will consume in one year is 17 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 (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L 14
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L 16
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L 17
Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L 14
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L 15
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L 19
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L 21

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 7 2012 Chevrolet Camaro model options.

Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG 18
Highway MPG 28
Combined MPG 22
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,750
Fuel Cost $2,850
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L:

City MPG 16
Highway MPG 24
Combined MPG 19
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $5,000
Fuel Cost $3,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 16
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L:

City MPG 15
Highway MPG 24
Combined MPG 18
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $6,000
Fuel Cost $3,500
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 17
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG 19
Highway MPG 29
Combined MPG 22
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,750
Fuel Cost $2,850
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 6-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG 17
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 20
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,250
Fuel Cost $3,150
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 15
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L:

City MPG 14
Highway MPG 19
Combined MPG 16
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $11,500
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $4,600
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 19
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? Yes
Turbocharged? No

Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L:

City MPG 12
Highway MPG 18
Combined MPG 14
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $10,750
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $4,450
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 21
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? Yes
Turbocharged? No

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