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2005 Chrysler Sebring (JR)
Shown: 2005 Chrysler Sebring (JR). Photo: Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2006
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2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 20–24 MPG combined

22 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
27 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Convertible 2.4L 4-cyl FWD
$2,970

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

Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring at a glance

The 2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring covers 6 model years in the EPA database (64 configurations in all), rated 20–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $2,970 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Convertible 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. The best combined rating in the generation, 24 MPG, was reached in 2003, 2004 and 2005.

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

2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring by model year

2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2006 Gas 21–22 MPG $2,970–$3,110 Ratings changed
2005 Gas 21–24 MPG $2,720–$3,830 Ratings changed
2004 Gas 20–24 MPG $2,720–$3,830 Ratings changed
2003 Gas 20–24 MPG $2,720–$3,270 Ratings changed
2002 Gas 20–22 MPG $2,970–$3,270 Ratings changed
2001 Gas 20–23 MPG $2,840–$3,270 First year

What the 2006 Convertible 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$248

$2,970 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.95

Per 100 miles

$19.80

Five years

$14,850

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

vs the small car median

$680less a year

Class median $3,650 a year, MY2006

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

2006 Chrysler Sebring MPG

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

Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 22 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,970, $250 more.

Gas · 2.4L, 2.7L
Combined
21–22 MPG
Per year
$2,970–$3,110

Gas configurations (4)

2006 Chrysler Sebring gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Convertible 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 22 $2,970
4 Door 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 22 $2,970
4 Door 2.7L 6-cyl 2.7L 6-cyl FWD 19 25 21 $3,110
Convertible 2.7L 6-cyl 2.7L 6-cyl FWD 19 25 21 $3,110

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

2005 Chrysler Sebring MPG

21–24 MPG · $2,720–$3,830/yr

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

Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,720.

Gas · 2.4L, 2.7L, 3.0L
Combined
21–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$3,830

Gas configurations (9)

2005 Chrysler Sebring gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sebring 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 29 24 $2,720
Convertible 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 22 $2,970
4 Door 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 22 $2,970
Sebring 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 26 21 $3,110
Convertible 2.7L 6-cyl 2.7L 6-cyl FWD 19 25 21 $3,110
4 Door 2.7L 6-cyl 2.7L 6-cyl FWD 19 25 21 $3,110
Show 0 more configurations
2005 Chrysler Sebring gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+3)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sebring 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd3.0L 6-cylFWD182521$3,830
Sebring 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd3.0L 6-cylFWD182721$3,830
Sebring 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S4)3.0L 6-cylFWD182521$3,830

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

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

2004 Chrysler Sebring MPG

20–24 MPG · $2,720–$3,830/yr

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

Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,720.

Gas · 2.4L, 2.7L, 3.0L
Combined
20–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$3,830

Gas configurations (12)

2004 Chrysler Sebring gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sebring 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 29 24 $2,720
Convertible 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 22 $2,970
4 Door 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 22 $2,970
Sebring 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 26 21 $3,110
Convertible 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.7L 6-cyl FWD 19 26 21 $3,110
Convertible 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.7L 6-cyl FWD 19 25 21 $3,110
Show 2 more configurations
2004 Chrysler Sebring gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
4 Door 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd2.7L 6-cylFWD192521$3,110
4 Door 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd2.7L 6-cylFWD192621$3,110
Sebring 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd3.0L 6-cylFWD182521$3,830
Sebring 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd3.0L 6-cylFWD182621$3,830
Sebring 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S4)3.0L 6-cylFWD182521$3,830
Convertible 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.7L 6-cylFWD172520$3,270

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

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

2003 Chrysler Sebring MPG

20–24 MPG · $2,720–$3,270/yr

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 moves from 22 to 24 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $2,720, $250 less.

Gas · 2.4L, 2.7L, 3.0L
Combined
20–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$3,270

Gas configurations (15)

2003 Chrysler Sebring gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sebring 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 29 24 $2,720
Sebring 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 30 24 $2,720
Convertible 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 22 $2,970
4 Door 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 22 $2,970
Sebring 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 26 21 $3,110
Sebring 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 18 26 21 $3,110
Show 5 more configurations
2003 Chrysler Sebring gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+9)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Convertible 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd2.7L 6-cylFWD192521$3,110
Convertible 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S4)2.7L 6-cylFWD192621$3,110
4 Door 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd2.7L 6-cylFWD192521$3,110
4 Door 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S4)2.7L 6-cylFWD192621$3,110
Convertible 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd2.7L 6-cylFWD192521$3,110
4 Door 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd2.7L 6-cylFWD192521$3,110
Sebring 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd3.0L 6-cylFWD182520$3,270
Sebring 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S4)3.0L 6-cylFWD182520$3,270
Convertible 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.7L 6-cylFWD172520$3,270

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

2002 Chrysler Sebring MPG

20–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,270/yr

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

Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 22 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,970, $130 more.

Gas · 2.4L, 2.7L, 3.0L
Combined
20–22 MPG
Per year
$2,970–$3,270

Gas configurations (14)

2002 Chrysler Sebring gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sebring 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 27 22 $2,970
Convertible 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 27 22 $2,970
4 Door 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 27 22 $2,970
Sebring 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 26 21 $3,110
Sebring 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 18 26 21 $3,110
4 Door 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.7L 6-cyl FWD 18 26 21 $3,110
Show 4 more configurations
2002 Chrysler Sebring gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+8)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
4 Door 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S4)2.7L 6-cylFWD182521$3,110
Sebring 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd3.0L 6-cylFWD182620$3,270
Sebring 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S4)3.0L 6-cylFWD172620$3,270
Convertible 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd2.7L 6-cylFWD172420$3,270
Convertible 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.7L 6-cylFWD172520$3,270
Convertible 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S4)2.7L 6-cylFWD172420$3,270
Sebring 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S4)3.0L 6-cylFWD182520$3,270
Sebring 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd3.0L 6-cylFWD182520$3,270

2001 Chrysler Sebring MPG

20–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,270/yr

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

Gas · 2.4L, 2.7L, 3.0L
Combined
20–23 MPG
Per year
$2,840–$3,270

Gas configurations (10)

2001 Chrysler Sebring gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sebring 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 23 $2,840
Sebring 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 18 25 21 $3,110
Sebring 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 18 26 21 $3,110
Convertible 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S4) 2.7L 6-cyl FWD 18 26 21 $3,110
4 Door 2.4L 4-cyl 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 18 28 21 $3,110
4 Door 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S4) 2.7L 6-cyl FWD 18 26 21 $3,110
Show 0 more configurations
2001 Chrysler Sebring gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sebring 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd3.0L 6-cylFWD172520$3,270
Sebring 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic (S4)3.0L 6-cylFWD172520$3,270
Convertible 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd2.7L 6-cylFWD172520$3,270
4 Door 2.7L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd2.7L 6-cylFWD172520$3,270

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Convertible 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $4,040 in California and $2,590 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.

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

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2006 small car models.

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

Generations

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring get?

EPA rates the 2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring at 20–24 MPG combined across 64 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 Sebring 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 24 MPG (21 city, 29 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring?

The Sebring 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 24 MPG, in 2003, 2004 and 2005. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2002 and 2006.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.

How does the 2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2000 Chrysler Sebring) is rated 19–20 MPG combined and costs $3,270–$3,440 a year to fuel; the 2001-2006 model is rated 20–24 MPG and costs $2,720–$3,830 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Chrysler Sebring per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Convertible 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,970 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,970–$3,110 a year. That is a $140 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Chrysler Sebring 100 miles?

About $19.80 per 100 miles for the Convertible 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.80 and $20.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2006 Chrysler Sebring more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Convertible 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.

How does the 2006 Chrysler Sebring compare with other small car configurations?

The Convertible 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,970 a year to fuel, $680 less than the class median of $3,650, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 286 rated small car configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2006 Chrysler Sebring different from the 2005 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 22 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,970, $250 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2006 against 9 configurations for 2005. See the 2005 Chrysler Sebring for that year.