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2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 14–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen at a glance
The 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen covers 3 model years in the EPA database (15 configurations in all), rated 14–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $3,110 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the HEV 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2008 and 2009. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2009.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen by model year
What the 2009 Aspen 5.7L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$340
$4,080 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.80
Per 100 miles
$27.20
Five years
$20,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$240more a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Chrysler Aspen MPG
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 21 MPG, up 6. Its annual cost goes from $4,360 to $3,110, $1,250 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen 5.7L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Aspen 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Aspen 4.7L 8-cyl RWD | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Aspen 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEV (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 22 | 21 | $3,110 |
2008 Chrysler Aspen MPG
15 MPG · $4,360/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,360.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen 5.7L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Aspen 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Aspen 4.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Aspen 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Aspen 4.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Aspen 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2007 Chrysler Aspen MPG
14–15 MPG · $4,360–$4,670/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen 5.7L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Aspen 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Aspen 4.7L 8-cyl RWD | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Aspen 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Aspen 5.7L 8-cyl RWD: $5,550 in California and $3,560 in Texas, a $1,990 difference.
- California $5,550
- Washington $5,150
- New York $4,080
- Florida $3,860
- Texas $3,560
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2007-2009
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen get?
EPA rates the 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen at 14–21 MPG combined across 15 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2009 HEV 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD, is rated 21 MPG (20 city, 22 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 14–16 MPG; Hybrid: 21 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen?
The HEV 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2009. The lowest top rating, 15 MPG, was in 2007 and 2008.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008 and 2009.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Chrysler Aspen per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Aspen 5.7L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,080 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $3,110–$4,360 a year. That is a $1,250 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Chrysler Aspen 100 miles?
About $27.20 per 100 miles for the Aspen 5.7L 8-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.73 and $29.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Chrysler Aspen more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Aspen 5.7L 8-cyl RWD is rated 14 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2009 Chrysler Aspen compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Aspen 5.7L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,080 a year to fuel, $240 more than the class median of $3,840, and less than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 341 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Chrysler Aspen hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (HEV 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD) is rated 21 MPG against 16 MPG for the best gas version (Aspen 5.7L 8-cyl RWD), 5 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $3,110 versus $4,080 a year, a saving of $970.
Is the 2009 Chrysler Aspen different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 21 MPG, up 6. Its annual cost goes from $4,360 to $3,110, $1,250 less. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2009 against 6 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Chrysler Aspen for that year.