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Newest year: 2011
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2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 22–26 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD

$2,550

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

Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR at a glance

The 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR covers 6 model years in the EPA database (52 configurations in all), rated 22–26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2011, costs about $2,550 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD (26 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. The best combined rating in the generation, 26 MPG, was reached in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR by model year

2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2011	Gas	24–26 MPG	$2,550–$2,670	Ratings changed
2010	Gas	23–26 MPG	$2,510–$2,840	Ratings changed
2009	Gas	23–26 MPG	$2,510–$2,840	Ratings changed
2008	Gas	22–25 MPG	$2,610–$3,490	Ratings changed
2007	Gas	22–23 MPG	$2,840–$3,650	Ratings changed
2006	Gas	22–23 MPG	$2,840–$2,970	First year

What the 2011 HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$213

$2,550 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.25

Per 100 miles

$17.00

Five years

$12,750

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the standard SUV median

$930less a year

Class median $3,480 a year, MY2011

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2011 Chevrolet HHR MPG

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,510 to $2,550, $40 more.

Gas · 2.2L, 2.4L

Combined

24–26 MPG

Per year

$2,550–$2,670

Gas configurations (8)

2011 Chevrolet HHR gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	26	$2,550
Panel 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	26	$2,550
HHR 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	29	25	$2,660
Panel 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	29	25	$2,660
HHR 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	29	24	$2,670
Panel 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	29	24	$2,670
HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	21	30	24	$2,670
Panel 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	21	30	24	$2,670

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2010 Chevrolet HHR MPG

23–26 MPG · $2,510–$2,840/yr

Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,510.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.2L, 2.4L

Combined

23–26 MPG

Per year

$2,510–$2,840

Gas configurations (10)

2010 Chevrolet HHR gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	22	32	26	$2,510
Panel 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	22	32	26	$2,510
HHR 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610
HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610
HHR 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610
Panel 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610

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2010 Chevrolet HHR gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Panel 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610
Panel 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610
HHR 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	21	29	24	$2,720
HHR 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	19	29	23	$2,840

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2009 Chevrolet HHR MPG

23–26 MPG · $2,510–$2,840/yr

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 26 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,610 to $2,510, $100 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.2L, 2.4L

Combined

23–26 MPG

Per year

$2,510–$2,840

Gas configurations (12)

2009 Chevrolet HHR gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	22	32	26	$2,510
Panel 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	22	32	26	$2,510
HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610
Panel 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610
HHR 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	21	29	24	$2,720
Panel 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	21	29	24	$2,720

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2009 Chevrolet HHR gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
HHR 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	30	24	$2,720
HHR 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	29	24	$2,720
Panel 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	30	24	$2,720
Panel 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	29	24	$2,720
HHR 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	19	29	23	$2,840
Panel 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	19	29	23	$2,840

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2008 Chevrolet HHR MPG

22–25 MPG · $2,610–$3,490/yr

Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 25 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,610, $230 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.2L, 2.4L

Combined

22–25 MPG

Per year

$2,610–$3,490

Gas configurations (10)

2008 Chevrolet HHR gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient)	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610
Panel 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610
HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	21	30	24	$2,720
Panel 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	20	30	24	$2,720
HHR 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	21	29	24	$2,720
HHR 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	28	24	$3,350

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2008 Chevrolet HHR gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Panel 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	22	28	24	$3,350
HHR 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	20	28	23	$3,490
Panel 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	20	29	23	$3,490
HHR 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	19	28	22	$2,970

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2007 Chevrolet HHR MPG

22–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,650/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.

Gas · 2.2L, 2.4L

Combined

22–23 MPG

Per year

$2,840–$3,650

Gas configurations (8)

2007 Chevrolet HHR gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient)	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	20	28	23	$2,840
Panel 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	20	28	23	$2,840
Panel 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	20	29	23	$2,840
Panel 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	28	23	$2,840
Panel 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	20	28	23	$2,840
HHR 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	21	28	23	$3,490

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2007 Chevrolet HHR gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	19	28	22	$2,970
HHR 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	19	28	22	$3,650

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2006 Chevrolet HHR MPG

22–23 MPG · $2,840–$2,970/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 2.2L, 2.4L

Combined

22–23 MPG

Per year

$2,840–$2,970

Gas configurations (4)

2006 Chevrolet HHR gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient)	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	21	28	23	$2,840
HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.2L 4-cyl	FWD	20	28	23	$2,840
HHR 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	20	28	23	$2,840
HHR 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.4L 4-cyl	FWD	19	28	22	$2,970

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD: $3,470 in California and $2,230 in Texas, a $1,240 difference.

California $3,470
Washington $3,220
New York $2,550
Florida $2,410
Texas $2,230

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

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26 MPG · $2,550/yr

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25 MPG · $2,660/yr

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25 MPG · $2,570/yr

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR get?

EPA rates the 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR at 22–26 MPG combined across 52 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2011 HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 26 MPG (22 city, 31 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR?

The HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 26 MPG, in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The lowest top rating, 23 MPG, was in 2006 and 2007.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Chevrolet HHR per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,550 a year. Across all 8 configurations the cost runs $2,550–$2,670 a year. That is a $120 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2011 Chevrolet HHR 100 miles?

About $17.00 per 100 miles for the HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $17.00 and $17.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2011 Chevrolet HHR more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD is rated 22 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.

How does the 2011 Chevrolet HHR compare with other standard SUV configurations?

The HHR 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,550 a year to fuel, $930 less than the class median of $3,480, and less than 10 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 307 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2011 Chevrolet HHR different from the 2010 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,510 to $2,550, $40 more. EPA lists 8 configurations for 2011 against 10 configurations for 2010. See the 2010 Chevrolet HHR for that year.