2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD.

The 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L.

The 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD car class.

The 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD car class.

The 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD car class.

The 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD is 24 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L252230
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L242030
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L242228
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L232029

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD is $2,850.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,750 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$3,100spend $4,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$3,200spend $4,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L12
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L13

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD Emit?

The 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,000
Fuel Cost$3,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,500
Fuel Cost$3,200
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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