- Newest year: 2000
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2000 Chrysler Cirrus MPG & Fuel Cost
3 configurations · 19–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2000. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000 Chrysler Cirrus at a glance
The 2000 Chrysler Cirrus has 3 configurations in the EPA database, rated 19–20 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Cirrus 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at 20 MPG, which costs about $3,270 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $3,270 to $3,440, a $170 difference. The Cirrus 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations rated for MY2000 (class median $3,830 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2000 Cirrus 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$273
$3,270 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.45
Per 100 miles
$21.80
Five years
$16,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$560less a year
Class median $3,830 a year, MY2000
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Chrysler Cirrus MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirrus 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Cirrus 2.5L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Cirrus 2.5L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Cirrus 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $4,440 in California and $2,850 in Texas, a $1,590 difference.
- California $4,440
- Washington $4,120
- New York $3,270
- Florida $3,090
- Texas $2,850
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2000 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000 (1995)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus get?
EPA rates the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus at 19–20 MPG combined across 3 configurations. The most efficient, the Cirrus 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Cirrus 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,270–$3,440 a year. That is a $170 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2000 Chrysler Cirrus 100 miles?
About $21.80 per 100 miles for the Cirrus 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.80 and $22.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Cirrus 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Cirrus 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year to fuel, $560 less than the class median of $3,830, and less than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 107 rated midsize car configurations for MY2000, not weighted by sales.