- Newest year: 2001
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- Two-seaters
2000-2001 Plymouth Prowler MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 17–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 Plymouth Prowler at a glance
The 2000-2001 Plymouth Prowler covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 17–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $4,730 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Prowler 3.5L 6-cyl RWD (17 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001. The best combined rating in the generation, 18 MPG, was reached in 2000.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 Plymouth Prowler by model year
What the 2001 Prowler 3.5L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$394
$4,730 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.88
Per 100 miles
$31.53
Five years
$23,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$710more a year
Class median $4,020 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Plymouth Prowler MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 17 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,460 to $4,730, $270 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prowler (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,730 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Plymouth Prowler MPG
18 MPG · $4,460/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prowler (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 21 | 18 | $4,460 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Prowler 3.5L 6-cyl RWD: $5,640 in California and $4,100 in Texas, a $1,540 difference.
- California $5,640
- Washington $5,300
- New York $4,670
- Florida $4,320
- Texas $4,100
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (1997)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Plymouth Prowler get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 Plymouth Prowler at 17–18 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2000 Prowler 3.5L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG (15 city, 21 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Plymouth Prowler?
The Prowler 3.5L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 18 MPG, in 2000. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Plymouth Prowler?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Plymouth Prowler per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Prowler 3.5L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,730 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,730 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Plymouth Prowler 100 miles?
About $31.53 per 100 miles for the Prowler 3.5L 6-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Plymouth Prowler more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Prowler 3.5L 6-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2001 Plymouth Prowler compare with other two-seater configurations?
The Prowler 3.5L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,730 a year to fuel, $710 more than the class median of $4,020, and less than 2 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 40 rated two-seater configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Plymouth Prowler different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 17 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,460 to $4,730, $270 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2001 against 1 configuration for 2000. See the 2000 Plymouth Prowler for that year.