Chrysler PT Cruiser: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Chrysler PT Cruiser across 10 model years, from the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser through the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The most recent 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser returns 21 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser at 23 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Chrysler PT Cruiser page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Chrysler PT Cruiser. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2009 | 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2008 | 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2007 | 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2006 | 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2005 | 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2004 | 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2003 | 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2002 | 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2001 | 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 23 MPG | $3,000 |
How the Chrysler PT Cruiser compares against the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class
Buyers usually compare the Chrysler PT Cruiser against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class for the 2010 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.