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Chevrolet HHR MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

6 model years · 2006–2011

26 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
City
31 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2011 HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD
$2,550

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Chevrolet HHR fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Chevrolet HHR for 6 model years, 2006 to 2011. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–26 MPG. The latest model year, 2011, has 8 configurations rated 24–26 MPG combined and costing $2,550–$2,670 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2006 is the 2011 HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, at 26 MPG.

Chevrolet HHR MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Chevrolet HHR: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2006-2011 (2006) Generation page
2011 24–26 $2,550–$2,670
2010 23–26 $2,510–$2,840
2009 23–26 $2,510–$2,840
2008 22–25 $2,610–$3,490
2007 22–23 $2,840–$3,650
2006 22–23 $2,840–$2,970

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Chevrolet HHR generations

1 generations between 2006 and 2011. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2011 powertrain options

Gas · 2.2L, 2.4L
Combined
24–26 MPG
Per year
$2,550–$2,670
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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Chevrolet HHR's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Chevrolet HHR run 22–26 MPG across model years 2006 to 2011. The latest year, 2011, is rated 24–26 MPG.

Which Chevrolet HHR model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2011 Chevrolet HHR HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2006, at 26 MPG.

How much does a Chevrolet HHR cost to fuel per year?

For MY2011, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,550–$2,670 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,550.

Has the Chevrolet HHR's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 23 MPG in 2006 to 26 MPG in 2011, 3 MPG more.