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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser MPG & fuel economy

The 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser is a SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Among 50 SUVs rated for 2001, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 17 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2001 #12 of 50 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway239.810.2
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 2001 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV72 MPGe $1,269
  2. 2Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Suzuki Vitara23 MPG $2,022
  4. 4Ford Escape23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Mazda Tribute23 MPG $2,022
  6. 12Chrysler PT Cruiser20 MPG $2,325
  7. 50Lincoln Navigator12 MPG $4,938
2001 PT CruiserOther SUVsClass median: $2,735/yr

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

PT Cruiser MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
PT Cruiser
Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
PT Cruiser
Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway).

What fuel does the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

The 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser per year?

About $2,325 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $15.50 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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