2026 Chevrolet Corvette: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette gets 14 to 19 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 Corvette at 19 mpg.
How the Corvette ranks in its class
In the Two Seaters class for 2026, the Corvette ranks 6th of 21 for combined mileage (19 mpg), 6th of 16 for yearly fuel cost ($4,050 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 10th (tied with 2 others) of 21 for tailpipe CO2 (474 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 18 mpg, costs $4,300 a year and puts out 474 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 191 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Corvette's best version, 9 other models get the same and 34 get less. The 2026 Corvette's cheapest version costs $4,050 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 193 cost less, 4 the same and 28 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 3 to 7 of 21)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2026 Toyota GR Supra | 2026 GR Supra (4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (S8)) | 27 | $2,850 | 322 |
| 4 | 2026 Nissan Z | 2026 Z (Automatic (S9)) | 22 | $3,500 | 405 |
| 5 | 2026 Lotus Emira | 2026 Emira | 21 | $2,950 | 418 |
| 6 | 2026 Chevrolet CorvetteThis car | 2026 Corvette | 19 | $4,050 | 474 |
| 7 | 2026 Aston Martin Vantage | 2026 Vantage | 18 | $4,300 | 498 |
| 7 | 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB | 2026 296 GTB | 18 | - | 398 |
| 7 | 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS | 2026 296 GTS | 18 | - | 403 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Corvette, 8-cyl 6.2 L: 16 mpg city, 25 highway, 19 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Corvette version is $4,050 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Two Seaters class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Corvette costs $220 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Corvette costs $1,100 less to fuel than the Vantage (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2026 Aston Martin Vantage
- 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB
- 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS
The Corvette against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Corvette (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Corvette | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Aston Martin Vantage | 2026 Vantage | 18 mpg | $4,300 | 1 lower | $250 more a year | - |
| 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB | 2026 296 GTB | 18 mpg | - | 1 lower | - | - |
| 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS | 2026 296 GTS | 18 mpg | - | 1 lower | - | - |
Every version of the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Corvette | 8-cyl 6.2 L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-wheel | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,050 | 474 | cheapest |
| 2026 Corvette E-RayHybrid | 8-cyl 6.2 L | Automatic (S8) | All-wheel | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,050 | 477 | cheapest |
| 2026 Corvette Z06 | 8-cyl 5.5 L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-wheel | 12 | 21 | 15 | $5,150 | 597 | +$1,100 |
| 2026 Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero | 8-cyl 5.5 L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-wheel | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,550 | 631 | +$1,500 |
| 2026 Corvette ZR1 | 8-cyl 5.5 L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-wheel | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,550 | 629 | +$1,500 |
| 2026 Corvette ZR1XHybrid | 8-cyl 5.5 L | Automatic (S8) | All-wheel | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,550 | 613 | +$1,500 |
The cheapest-to-run hybrid, the 2026 Corvette E-Ray (19 mpg, $4,050 a year), costs the same in fuel as the cheapest-to-run gas version, the 2026 Corvette (19 mpg, $4,050 a year).
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Corvette; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Corvette puts out 474 grams per mile; across the 6 tested versions the figure runs from 474 to 631.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Corvette: fuel economy score 4 (2 to 4 across versions), greenhouse gas score 4 (2 to 4 across versions).
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Corvette gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21 mpg | none | 4 | 2 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2017 | 19 mpg | none | 4 | same as 2026 | |
| 2018 | 19 mpg | none | 4 | same as 2026 | |
| 2019 | 19 mpg | none | 6 | same as 2026 | |
| 2020 | 19 mpg | none | 1 | same as 2026 | |
| 2021 | 19 mpg | none | 1 | same as 2026 | |
| 2022 | 19 mpg | none | 1 | same as 2026 | |
| 2023 | 19 mpg | none | 3 | same as 2026 | |
| 2024 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 4 | same as 2026 | |
| 2025 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 5 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 6 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 5 versions were tested then and 6 now; the best figure went from 19 to 19 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Corvette, 8-cyl 6.2 L | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Corvette E-Ray, 8-cyl 6.2 L | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Corvette Z06, 8-cyl 5.5 L | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | +1 mpg |
| 2026 Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero, 8-cyl 5.5 L | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Corvette ZR1, 8-cyl 5.5 L | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Corvette ZR1X, 8-cyl 5.5 L | 14 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2025 | no match |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette (as CORVETTE, CORVETTE E-RAY, CORVETTE ZR1). The U.S. safety agency's ratings list returned no star ratings for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested, so this means "not rated by NHTSA", not a good or a bad result.
Includes agency records filed under: CORVETTE, CORVETTE E-RAY, CORVETTE ZR1.
Owner complaints, 2026
2 complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
0 of the 2 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: CORVETTE, CORVETTE E-RAY, CORVETTE ZR1.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette (as CORVETTE, CORVETTE E-RAY, CORVETTE ZR1). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Includes agency records filed under: CORVETTE, CORVETTE E-RAY, CORVETTE ZR1.
More Two Seaters for 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Corvette itself is at 19 mpg.
Other Chevrolet models of 2026
More Chevrolet models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2026 Chevrolet Corvette gets the best mileage?
The 2026 Corvette with 19 mpg combined (16 city, 25 highway).
How much does a 2026 Chevrolet Corvette cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette costs between $4,050 and $5,550 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Corvette at $4,050; the dearest is the 2026 Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero at $5,550. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
What mileage does the all-wheel-drive Corvette get?
2026 Corvette E-Ray: 19 mpg combined (16 city, 24 highway); 2026 Corvette ZR1X: 14 mpg combined (12 city, 19 highway).
Is the hybrid Corvette more efficient than the gas version?
In the agency's tests the best hybrid, the 2026 Corvette E-Ray, gets 19 mpg combined and the best non-hybrid, the 2026 Corvette, gets 19 mpg: the same figure.
How does the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette rank among 2026 Two Seaters models?
The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette is 6th of 21 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Mazda MX-5 at 29 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 18 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Lotus Emira at 21 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Aston Martin Vantage at 18 mpg.
Did the Corvette change from 2025 to 2026?
The 2025 model had 5 tested versions and the 2026 model has 6. The best figure went from 19 to 19 mpg (no change).
How did the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette do in crash tests?
No star ratings were returned for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette on 2026-11-14. Not every model is crash tested.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette?
2 complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (1 report). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14 (no stars returned); complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Corvette: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.