2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels) MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels).

The 2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels) has a 175 and 175 kw DCPM electric motor which is charged via standard charger.

All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels) is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels) Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels) gets up to 27 miles per gallon in the city, and 25 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels) is 26 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels)?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels) is $2,850 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels) to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $5,000 on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels) Consume?

The 2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels) will consume roughly 2 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels) Emit?

For every mile driven, the 2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels) will emit 70 grams of CO2, which is about 1,050,000 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 36 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels).

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels).

City MPG27
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $5,000
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Premium Gas or Electricity
Fuel Type 2Electricity
Electric Motor175 and 175 kw DCPM
ATV TypePlug-in Hybrid
Barrels of Petroleum2
Grams of CO21,050,000
Trees Needed to Offset50
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders3
Displacement1.5
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Related Karma Models from 2021

If you're interested in other Karma models from 2021, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

ModelCombined MPG
GS-6 (22-inch wheels)22

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  • "2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels) MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/karma/gs-6-21-inch-wheels/2021.

  • "2021 Karma GS-6 (21-inch wheels) MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/karma/gs-6-21-inch-wheels/2021. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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