DecodedCarsChevrolet Optra
3 model years from 2005 to 2007, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2007
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 22–23 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2006 (1)
The 2007 Optra in brief
The 2007 Chevrolet Optra is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 180 inches long and 68 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,855 lb (Wagon Ls/Lt 4dr Wagon FWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway), 4% better than the 2007 compact car average of 22.1 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Chevrolet Optra has 3 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2007.
Its most efficient year was 2007 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 22 to 23 MPG.
How the 2005 Optra compares
The 2005 Chevrolet Optra is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 177 inches long and 68 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,756 lb (/ Ls 4dr Sedan FWD).
2007 Optra pros & cons
Full 2007 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 93 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Optra changes by model year
- 2007
- New body dimensions: 11.0 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2006
- New body dimensions: 7.9 in shorter — most likely a redesign or new generation
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 3 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2007 Optra
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Toyota Corolla | 31 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2007 Honda Civic | 42 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2007 Honda Accord | 27 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2007 Toyota Camry | 34 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2007 Toyota Prius | 46 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2007 Mazda 3 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →