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Chevrolet Astro Cargo MPG
EPA fuel economy for 73 Chevrolet Astro Cargo trims sold from 1985 to 2005. Best ever: 22 MPG (1988 Astro 2WD (cargo)). Latest model year 2005: 14 to 17 MPG combined across 4 trims.
Chevrolet Astro Cargo fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2005 Chevrolet Astro Cargo to fuel is the Astro 2WD (cargo), 4.3 L, 6 cyl (17 MPG) at $3,670 a year. The Astro AWD (cargo) Conversion, 4.3 L, 6 cyl (14 MPG) costs $4,460, so the thriftier trim saves $790 a year and $3,950 over five years.
| 2005 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 17 | $3,670 | cheapest |
| Astro 2WD (cargo) Conversion | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 16 | $3,900 | +$230 |
| Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 15 | $4,160 | +$490 |
| Astro AWD (cargo) Conversion | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 14 | $4,460 | +$790 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Chevrolet Astro Cargo MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 17 | 15 | 20 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 4 |
| 2004 | 16 | 14 | 19 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 4 |
| 2003 | 17 | 15 | 21 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 4 |
| 2002 | 17 | 15 | 20 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 2001 | 17 | 15 | 20 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 2000 | 17 | 15 | 20 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1999 | 16 | 14 | 19 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1998 | 16 | 14 | 20 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1997 | 17 | 15 | 21 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1996 | 17 | 15 | 20 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1995 | 17 | 15 | 20 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1994 | 17 | 15 | 20 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 3 |
| 1993 | 17 | 15 | 21 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 3 |
| 1992 | 17 | 15 | 20 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 4 |
| 1991 | 17 | 15 | 20 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 4.3 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 2 |
| 1990 | 20 | 18 | 24 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1989 | 20 | 18 | 24 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1988 | 22 | 19 | 26 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 4 |
| 1987 | 21 | 19 | 24 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 5 |
| 1986 | 22 | 20 | 26 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 6 |
| 1985 | 22 | 19 | 26 | Astro 2WD (cargo), 2.5 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd | 10 |
Every Chevrolet Astro Cargo trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 2005 | Astro 2WD (cargo) Conversion | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 | 555 | $3,900 |
| 2005 | Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 | 592 | $4,160 |
| 2005 | Astro AWD (cargo) Conversion | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 | 635 | $4,460 |
| 2004 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 | 555 | $3,900 |
| 2004 | Astro 2WD (cargo) Conversion | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 | 592 | $4,160 |
| 2004 | Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 | 592 | $4,160 |
| 2004 | Astro AWD (cargo) Conversion | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 | 635 | $4,460 |
| 2003 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 2003 | Astro 2WD (cargo) Conversion | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 | 592 | $4,160 |
| 2003 | Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 | 592 | $4,160 |
| 2003 | Astro AWD (cargo) Conversion | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 | 635 | $4,460 |
| 2002 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 2002 | Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 | 592 | $4,160 |
| 2001 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 2001 | Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 | 592 | $4,160 |
| 2000 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 2000 | Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 | 555 | $3,900 |
| 1999 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 | 555 | $3,900 |
| 1999 | Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 | 555 | $3,900 |
| 1998 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $3,900 |
| 1998 | Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 | 555 | $3,900 |
| 1997 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1997 | Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $3,900 |
| 1996 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1996 | Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $3,900 |
| 1995 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 1995 | Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 15 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 1994 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1994 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 1994 | Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 15 | 19 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 1993 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 1993 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1993 | Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 1992 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1992 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1992 | Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 1992 | Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 | 555 | $3,900 |
| 1991 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1991 | Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1990 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1990 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1990 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1990 | Astro AWD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD/AWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1989 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1989 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1989 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1989 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1988 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1988 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1988 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1988 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1987 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1987 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1987 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1987 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1987 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1986 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1986 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1986 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1986 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Manual 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1986 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1986 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1985 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 | $2,840 |
| 1985 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | 423 | $2,970 |
| 1985 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Manual 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 19 | 22 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1985 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,120 |
| 1985 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 1985 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 1985 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1985 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1985 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Manual 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 1985 | Astro 2WD (cargo) | 4.3 L, 6 cyl | Manual 4-spd | RWD | Regular | 15 | 17 | 16 | 555 | $3,900 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Chevrolet Astro Cargo?
The most efficient Chevrolet Astro Cargo the EPA has rated is the 1988 Astro 2WD (cargo) at 22 MPG combined (19 city, 26 highway).
What MPG does the 2005 Chevrolet Astro Cargo get?
2005 Chevrolet Astro Cargo trims range from 14 to 17 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Chevrolet Astro Cargo has the worst fuel economy?
The 2005 Astro AWD (cargo) Conversion is the lowest rated at 14 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Chevrolet Astro Cargo for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2005 Chevrolet Astro Cargo to fuel is the Astro 2WD (cargo), 4.3 L, 6 cyl (17 MPG) at $3,670 a year. The Astro AWD (cargo) Conversion, 4.3 L, 6 cyl (14 MPG) costs $4,460, so the thriftier trim saves $790 a year and $3,950 over five years.
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