Chrysler PT Cruiser MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chrysler PT Cruiser model year from 2001 to 2010 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the PT Cruiser has been offered with 2.4L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2009 (up to 23 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Chrysler PT Cruiser fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 21–23 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 21–23 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 19–22 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 19–22 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 19–22 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 19–22 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 19–22 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 20–22 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 20 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser: engines & MPG
The 2010 PT Cruiser was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser: engines & MPG
The 2009 PT Cruiser was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser: engines & MPG
The 2008 PT Cruiser was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT Cruiser Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| PT Cruiser Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| PT Cruiser Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser: engines & MPG
The 2007 PT Cruiser was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT Cruiser Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| PT Cruiser Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser: engines & MPG
The 2006 PT Cruiser was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT Cruiser Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser: engines & MPG
The 2005 PT Cruiser was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT Cruiser Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| PT Cruiser Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser: engines & MPG
The 2004 PT Cruiser was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser: engines & MPG
The 2003 PT Cruiser was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser: engines & MPG
The 2002 PT Cruiser was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG |
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser: engines & MPG
The 2001 PT Cruiser was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| PT Cruiser | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Chrysler PT Cruiser get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the PT Cruiser range from 20 to 23 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2009 model year.
What engines does the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
The 2010 PT Cruiser was EPA-rated with 2.4L 4-cyl engines — see the 2010 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Chrysler PT Cruiser require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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