2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 2WD Passenger 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 Express 3500 2WD Passenger.

The 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 2WD Passenger has 2 model options: Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.8 L and Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.0 L.

The 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 2WD Passenger Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Vans, Passenger Type car class.

The 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 2WD Passenger Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Vans, Passenger Type car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 2WD Passenger Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 2WD Passenger is 13 miles per gallon.

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

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.8 L 13 11 17
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.0 L 12 10 15

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 2WD Passenger?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 2WD Passenger is $5,000.

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 Express 3500 2WD Passenger to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $13,500 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 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.8 L $4,800 spend $12,500 more
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.0 L $5,200 spend $14,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 2WD Passenger Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 2WD Passenger will consume in one year is 24 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 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.8 L 23
Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.0 L 25

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 2WD Passenger model options.

Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 2WD Passenger Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 4.8 L:

City MPG 11
Highway MPG 17
Combined MPG 13
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $12,500
Fuel Cost $4,800
Fuel Type 1 Gasoline or E85
Fuel Type 2 E85
ATV Type FFV
Barrels of Petroleum 23
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 6-spd
Vehicle Class Vans, Passenger Type
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Chevrolet Express 3500 2WD Passenger Automatic 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.0 L:

City MPG 10
Highway MPG 15
Combined MPG 12
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $14,500
Fuel Cost $5,200
Fuel Type 1 Gasoline or E85
Fuel Type 2 E85
ATV Type FFV
Barrels of Petroleum 25
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 6-spd
Vehicle Class Vans, Passenger Type
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

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