Chevrolet Prizm: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Chevrolet Prizm across 5 model years, from the 1998 Chevrolet Prizm through the 2002 Chevrolet Prizm. The most recent 2002 Chevrolet Prizm returns 31 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet Prizm page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Chevrolet Prizm. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2002 Chevrolet Prizm | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | 37 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2001 | 2001 Chevrolet Prizm | 31 MPG | 27 MPG | 37 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2000 | 2000 Chevrolet Prizm | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,000 |
| 1999 | 1999 Chevrolet Prizm | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,050 |
| 1998 | 1998 Chevrolet Prizm | 29 MPG | 27 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,050 |
How the Chevrolet Prizm compares against the Compact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Chevrolet Prizm against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Compact Cars class for the 2002 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.