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Chrysler PT Cruiser MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
10 model years · 2001–2010
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Chrysler PT Cruiser fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Chrysler PT Cruiser for 10 model years, 2001 to 2010. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2010, has 1 configuration rated 21 MPG combined and costing $3,110 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2001 is the 2009 PT Cruiser 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, at 23 MPG.
Chrysler PT Cruiser MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-2010 (2001) Generation page | ||
| 2010 | 21 | $3,110 |
| 2009 | 21–23 | $2,840–$3,110 |
| 2008 | 21–23 | $2,840–$3,830 |
| 2007 | 19–22 | $2,970–$4,230 |
| 2006 | 19–22 | $2,970–$4,230 |
| 2005 | 19–22 | $2,970–$4,230 |
| 2004 | 19–22 | $2,970–$4,230 |
| 2003 | 19–22 | $2,970–$4,230 |
| 2002 | 20–22 | $2,970–$3,270 |
| 2001 | 20 | $3,270 |
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.
Chrysler PT Cruiser generations
1 generations between 2001 and 2010. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2010 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Chrysler PT Cruiser's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Chrysler PT Cruiser run 19–23 MPG across model years 2001 to 2010. The latest year, 2010, is rated 21 MPG.
Which Chrysler PT Cruiser model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser PT Cruiser 2.4L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2001, at 23 MPG.
How much does a Chrysler PT Cruiser cost to fuel per year?
For MY2010, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,110 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,110.
Has the Chrysler PT Cruiser's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 20 MPG in 2001 to 21 MPG in 2010, 1 MPG more.
Which Chrysler PT Cruiser model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2006. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.