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2009 Chevrolet HHR MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 Chevrolet HHR is a SUV offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (22 city / 32 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 26 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2008 model. Among 109 SUVs rated for 2009, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,788 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 22 MPG city · 32 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,788 15,000 mi/yr · $11.92 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2009 #6 of 109 SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2009 Chevrolet HHR's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	22	9.4	10.7
Highway	32	13.6	7.4
Combined	26	11.1	9.0

How it ranks among 2009 SUVs

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1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
5Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
6Chevrolet HHR26 MPG $1,788
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109Mercedes-Benz G-Class12 MPG $4,938

2009 HHROther SUVsClass median: $2,583/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

HHR MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual HHR FWD	Flex-fuel	22 MPG	32 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic HHR FWD	Flex-fuel	22 MPG	30 MPG	25 MPG	—	$1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual HHR FWD	Gas	21 MPG	29 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual HHR FWD	Flex-fuel	21 MPG	30 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic HHR FWD	Flex-fuel	22 MPG	29 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic HHR FWD	Gas	19 MPG	29 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline or E85
Engine / motor: 2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 342 g/mi

2009 Chevrolet HHR vs. rivals

vs Toyota Highlander Hybrid 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Compass 25 MPG · $1,860/yr HHR saves $72/yr vs Jeep Patriot 25 MPG · $1,860/yr HHR saves $72/yr vs Saturn Vue Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Vue Hybrid saves $128/yr vs Toyota RAV4 24 MPG · $1,938/yr HHR saves $149/yr vs Ford Escape 24 MPG · $1,938/yr HHR saves $149/yr vs Ford Escape Hybrid 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Escape Hybrid saves $335/yr vs Mazda Tribute Hybrid 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Tribute Hybrid saves $335/yr vs Mercury Mariner Hybrid 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Mariner Hybrid saves $335/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR?

Up to 26 MPG combined (22 city / 32 highway); ratings range from 24 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2009 Chevrolet HHR use?

Regular gasoline or E85.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 Chevrolet HHR?