# Chevrolet Corvette specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2027
- **MPG (combined):** 14-18
- **Drive:** AWD, RWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2027

## Quick answer

The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette is a two-seater rated at 14-18 mpg combined. Engines: 6.7L V8; 5.5L V8 turbo; 5.5L V8 turbo hybrid; 5.5L V8; 6.7L V8 hybrid.

## Every 2027 Chevrolet Corvette version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Corvette | 6.7L V8 | RWD | Automatic | 15/25 | 18 mpg | $4,550 | 485 g/mi |
| Corvette Grand Sport X Hybrid | 6.7L V8 hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 15/24 | 18 mpg | $4,550 | 494 g/mi |
| Corvette Grand Sport | 6.7L V8 | RWD | Automatic | 15/23 | 17 mpg | $4,850 | 522 g/mi |
| Corvette Z06 | 5.5L V8 | RWD | Automatic | 12/21 | 15 mpg | $5,500 | 597 g/mi |
| Corvette ZR1 | 5.5L V8 turbo | RWD | Automatic | 12/18 | 14 mpg | $5,850 | 630 g/mi |
| Corvette ZR1X Hybrid | 5.5L V8 turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 12/19 | 14 mpg | $5,850 | 613 g/mi |
| Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero | 5.5L V8 | RWD | Automatic | 12/19 | 14 mpg | $5,850 | 632 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Chevrolet Corvette specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 | 6.7L V8; 5.5L V8 turbo; 5.5L V8 turbo hybrid; 5.5L V8; 6.7L V8 hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 14-18 |
| 2026 | 6.2L V8; 5.5L V8 turbo; 5.5L V8; 6.2L V8 hybrid; 5.5L V8 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 14-19 |
| 2025 | 6.2L V8; 6.2L V8 hybrid; 5.5L V8; 5.5L V8 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 14-19 |
| 2024 | 5.5L V8; 6.2L V8; 6.2L V8 hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 14-19 |
| 2023 | 6.2L V8; 5.5L V8 | Automatic | RWD | 14-19 |
| 2022 | 6.2L V8 | Automatic | RWD | 19 |
| 2021 | 6.2L V8 | Automatic | RWD | 19 |
| 2020 | 6.2L V8 | Automatic | RWD | 19 |
| 2019 | 6.2L V8; 6.2L V8 supercharged | Manual, Automatic | RWD | 15-19 |
| 2018 | 6.2L V8 supercharged; 6.2L V8 | Automatic, Manual | RWD | 16-19 |
| 2017 | 6.2L V8; 6.2L V8 supercharged | Automatic, Manual | RWD | 16-19 |
| 2016 | 6.2L V8 supercharged; 6.2L V8 | Automatic, Manual | RWD | 16-21 |
| 2015 | 6.2L V8; 6.2L V8 supercharged | Manual, Automatic | RWD | 16-21 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Corvette changed over the years?

- **2027:** added 6.7L V8 and 6.7L V8 hybrid; dropped 6.2L V8 and 6.2L V8 hybrid.
- **2026:** added 5.5L V8 turbo hybrid.
- **2025:** added 5.5L V8 turbo.
- **2024:** added 6.2L V8 hybrid; AWD became available.
- **2023:** added 5.5L V8.
- **2020:** dropped 6.2L V8 supercharged.
- **2019:** combined mpg went from 16-19 to 15-19.
- **2017:** combined mpg went from 16-21 to 16-19.

## What does it cost to run a Corvette?

The EPA puts the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette's fuel cost at **$4,550-$5,850 a year**, against about $3,655 for other current two-seater: roughly 42% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $26,000 in fuel.

## Corvette vs rivals

| Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Mazda MX-5](/vehicles/mazda-mx-5) | Gas | 29 mpg | $2,850 |
| [BMW Z4](/vehicles/bmw-z4) | Gas | 22-28 mpg | $2,950-$3,750 |
| [Toyota GR Supra](/vehicles/toyota-gr-supra) | Gas | 21-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,900 |
| [Mercedes-Benz AMG GT](/vehicles/mercedes-benz-amg-gt) | Gas, Hybrid | 16-22 mpg | $3,750-$5,150 |
| [Nissan Z](/vehicles/nissan-z) | Gas | 18-22 mpg | $3,750-$4,550 |

Other current two-seater from other makes, most efficient first.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette get?

The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette is EPA-rated at 14-18 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette have?

The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette comes with: 6.7L V8; 5.5L V8 turbo; 5.5L V8 turbo hybrid; 5.5L V8; 6.7L V8 hybrid. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD and RWD.

### Is there a hybrid Chevrolet Corvette?

Yes. The Chevrolet Corvette has been offered as a hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which.

### Which Chevrolet Corvette year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette has the highest combined rating, up to 21 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Chevrolet Corvette for a year?

About $4,550-$5,850 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette?

The most efficient 2027 version, the Corvette, is rated 15 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (18 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 485-632 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

### Does the 2027 Chevrolet Corvette come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette is offered with AWD and RWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows.

### Is the Chevrolet Corvette cheap to run compared with other two-seater?

No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $4,550-$5,850 compares with about $3,655 for other current two-seater models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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## Other two-seaters

- [Ford GT](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/ford-gt)
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- [BMW Z4](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/bmw-z4)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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