2016 Chevrolet SS 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 SS.

The 2016 Chevrolet SS has 2 model options: Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L and Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L.

The 2016 Chevrolet SS Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Large Cars car class.

The 2016 Chevrolet SS Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Large Cars car class.

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

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 Chevrolet SS is 17 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L161420
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L171422

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

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 Chevrolet SS is $4,150.

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 SS to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $9,250 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
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L$4,600spend $11,500 more
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L$3,700spend $7,000 more

The 2016 Chevrolet SS 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 OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L$3,700
Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L$3,000

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

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 Chevrolet SS will consume in one year is 19 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L19
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L18

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

The 2016 Chevrolet SS will emit an average of about 8,070,000 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 275 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Chevrolet SS.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2016 Chevrolet SS model options.

Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Chevrolet SS Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 6.2 L:

City MPG14
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $11,500
Gas Guzzler Tax$3,700
Fuel Cost$4,600
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum19
Grams of CO28,340,000
Trees Needed to Offset397
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement6.2
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassLarge 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 SS Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 6.2 L:

City MPG14
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Gas Guzzler Tax$3,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO27,800,000
Trees Needed to Offset371
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement6.2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassLarge Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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