2016 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 2016 Chevrolet Camaro.

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has 6 model options: Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L, Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 6.2 L, Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L, Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L, Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 6.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is 22 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L211827
Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 6.2 L201728
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L191625
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L221928
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L252231
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L242129

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is $3,250.

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 2016 Chevrolet Camaro to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,750 more on fuel.

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

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L$3,000spend $3,500 more
Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 6.2 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L$3,900spend $8,000 more
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,950spend $3,250 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,100spend $4,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will consume in one year is 14 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L14
Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 6.2 L15
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L16
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L14
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Emit?

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will emit an average of about 6,087,500 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 208 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 6 2016 Chevrolet Camaro model options.

Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO26,330,000
Trees Needed to Offset301
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.6
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 6.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic (S8) 8-cyl, 6.2 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO26,570,000
Trees Needed to Offset313
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement6.2
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact 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 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO26,855,000
Trees Needed to Offset326
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement6.2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO25,925,000
Trees Needed to Offset282
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.6
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,250
Fuel Cost$2,950
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,295,000
Trees Needed to Offset252
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,000
Fuel Cost$3,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,550,000
Trees Needed to Offset264
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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