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2001-2003 Chrysler 300 MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 large car configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001-2003 Chrysler 300 at a glance
The 2001-2003 Chrysler 300 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2003, costs about $3,440 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the M 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (19 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2003; 2002 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2001-2003 Chrysler 300 by model year
What the 2003 M 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$287
$3,440 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.73
Per 100 miles
$22.93
Five years
$17,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$190less a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Chrysler 300 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,440 |
2002 Chrysler 300 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2001
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 Chrysler 300 as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
2001 Chrysler 300 MPG
19 MPG · $3,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the M 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,680 in California and $3,000 in Texas, a $1,680 difference.
- California $4,680
- Washington $4,330
- New York $3,440
- Florida $3,250
- Texas $3,000
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 large car models.
Generations
- 2000
- 2001-2003
- 2004
- 2005-2010 (1st gen)
- 2011-2023 (LX/LD)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2001-2003 Chrysler 300 get?
EPA rates the 2001-2003 Chrysler 300 at 19 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2003 M 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 19 MPG (16 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2001-2003 Chrysler 300?
Every model year of the 2001-2003 Chrysler 300 tops out at 19 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2001-2003 Chrysler 300?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2003. In 2002 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2001-2003 Chrysler 300 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000 Chrysler 300) is rated 19 MPG combined and costs $3,440 a year to fuel; the 2001-2003 model is rated 19 MPG and costs $3,440 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Chrysler 300 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the M 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,440 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Chrysler 300 100 miles?
About $22.93 per 100 miles for the M 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2003 Chrysler 300 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The M 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 16 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2003 Chrysler 300 compare with other large car configurations?
The M 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,440 a year to fuel, $190 less than the class median of $3,630, and less than 5 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 41 rated large car configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2003 Chrysler 300 different from the 2002 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2003 against 1 configuration for 2002. See the 2002 Chrysler 300 for that year.