Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van vs Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1

The Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 16 mpg for the Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1, a 9 mpg advantage and costs about $1,400 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2018

Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van

Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD · 4 configurations

25mpg combined (best)
All Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van specs

2015–2016

Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1

Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD · 2 configurations

16mpg combined (best)
All Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1 specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricChevrolet City Express Cargo VanMobility Ventures LLC MV-1
Best combined MPG25 mpg16 mpg
Best city MPG24 mpg14 mpg
Best highway MPG26 mpg19 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$2,450$3,850
Lowest CO2 output353 g/mi563 g/mi
Engines offered2.03.7
TransmissionsAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic 6-spd
DrivetrainsFront-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesRegularRegular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WDSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Years covered2015–20182015–2016
Configurations on record42

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

City Express Cargo Van vs MV-1: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van or the Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1?

The Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 16 mpg for the Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1, a 9 mpg advantage and costs about $1,400 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van runs about $2,450 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,850 for the Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1 — a difference of roughly $1,400 per year.

What engines do the City Express Cargo Van and MV-1 offer?

Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van: 2.0. Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1: 3.7.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Chevrolet City Express Cargo Van and the Mobility Ventures LLC MV-1 as Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, so they compete directly.

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