Chrysler · 2001–2010 · Gas
Chrysler PT Cruiser MPG by year
The EPA has rated 10 model years of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, from 2001 to 2010. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2009, at 23 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2010 model is 5% more efficient than the best 2001 model (21 vs. 20 MPG). The 2010 model is 11% more efficient than the median SUV that year (21 vs. 19 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- PT Cruiser, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every PT Cruiser model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Gas | 21 MPG | 19 / 24 | 19 | — | 1 | $2,214 |
| 2009 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 26 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 2008 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 26 | 23 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2007 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 26 | 23 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2006 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 26 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2005 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 26 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2004 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 26 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2003 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 26 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2002 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 27 | 16.5 | — | 2 | $2,114 |
| 2001 | Gas | 20 MPG | 17 / 23 | 17 | — | 2 | $2,325 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the best fuel economy?
The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, rated up to 23 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,022 a year.
Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2001 model, whose most efficient version is rated 20 MPG combined (about $2,325 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Chrysler PT Cruiser?
The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is rated up to 21 MPG combined.