Chrysler PT Cruiser Gas Mileage

November 24th, 2007 | chrysler, suv

The retro-styled Chrysler PT Cruiser, first introduced in 2001, is an American icon. PT Cruiser gas mileage ratings typically range from the mid to high twenties on the highway, depending on the engine configuration. City gas mileage ratings fall below 20 miles per gallon (MPG) in some models. Although the PT Cruiser it is not available with AWD, it’s classified as a compact SUV. The PT Cruiser went through a minor cosmetic redesign in the 2006 model year.

The limited edition 2008 Chrysler PT Street Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition (shown above) features “Sunset Crystal” paint, extra brightwork, 16-inch chrome nine-spoke wheels, and special interior trim. The domestic 2008 PT Cruiser is available with two engine choices based on a sixteen-valve DOHC 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine. The turbocharged version is rated at 180 horsepower (HP) on premium fuel, while the naturally aspirated version is rated at 150 HP on regular. An economical 2.2 liter common rail diesel (CRD) engine is available in the PT Cruiser overseas. It is highly unlikely that the CRD will ever be available in a domestic PT Cruiser, however, as the model is nearing the end of its run.

PT Cruiser Gas Mileage - 2001-2008

Year	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Disp.	Fuel	Trans.	City	Hwy
2008	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	P	(L4) Auto	18	24
2008	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	R	(L4) Auto	19	24
2008	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	P	(M5) Manual	20	25
2008	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	R	(M5) Manual	21	26
2008	Chrysler	PT Cruiser Convertible	4	2.4	P	(L4) Auto	18	24
2008	Chrysler	PT Cruiser Convertible	4	2.4	R	(L4) Auto	19	24
2008	Chrysler	PT Cruiser Convertible	4	2.4	P	(M5) Manual	20	25
2008	Chrysler	PT Cruiser Convertible	4	2.4	R	(M5) Manual	21	26
2007	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	P	(L4) Auto	19	26
2007	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	R	(L4) Auto	21	26
2007	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	P	(M5) Manual	21	27
2007	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	R	(M5) Manual	22	29
2007	Chrysler	Ptcruiser Conv/Cabrio	4	2.4	R	(M5) Manual	22	29
2007	Chrysler	Ptcruiser Conv/Cabrio	4	2.4	P	(M5) Manual	21	27
2007	Chrysler	Ptcruiser Conv/Cabrio	4	2.4	R	(L4) Auto	21	26
2007	Chrysler	Ptcruiser Conv/Cabrio	4	2.4	P	(L4) Auto	19	26
2006	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	R	(M5) Manual	22	29
2006	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	P	(M5) Manual	21	27
2006	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	R	(L4) Auto	21	26
2006	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	P	(L4) Auto	19	26
2006	Chrysler	Ptcruiser Conv/Cabrio	4	2.4	P	(L4) Auto	19	26
2006	Chrysler	Ptcruiser Conv/Cabrio	4	2.4	R	(M5) Manual	22	29
2006	Chrysler	Ptcruiser Conv/Cabrio	4	2.4	P	(M5) Manual	21	27
2006	Chrysler	Ptcruiser Conv/Cabrio	4	2.4	R	(L4) Auto	21	26
2005	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	P	(L4) Auto	19	26
2005	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	R	(M5) Manual	22	29
2005	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	P	(M5) Manual	21	27
2005	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	R	(L4) Auto	21	26
2005	Chrysler	Ptcruiser Conv/Cabrio	4	2.4	R	(M5) Manual	22	29
2005	Chrysler	Ptcruiser Conv/Cabrio	4	2.4	P	(L4) Auto	19	26
2005	Chrysler	Ptcruiser Conv/Cabrio	4	2.4	R	(L4) Auto	21	26
2005	Chrysler	Ptcruiser Conv/Cabrio	4	2.4	P	(M5) Manual	21	27
2004	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	P	(L4) Auto	19	26
2004	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	R	(L4) Auto	21	26
2004	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	P	(M5) Manual	21	27
2004	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	R	(M5) Manual	22	29
2003	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	R	(M5) Manual	21	29
2003	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	R	(L4) Auto	20	25
2003	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	P	(M5) Manual	21	27
2003	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	P	(L4) Auto	19	25
2002	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	R	(L4) Auto	19	25
2002	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	R	(M5) Manual	21	29
2001	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	R	(M5) Manual	20	25
2001	Chrysler	PT Cruiser	4	2.4	R	(L4) Auto	20	26

Note: the EPA tweaked their testing procedure, starting with the 2008 model year, with the end result being that the 2008 MPG estimates are now lower than previous years. As always, YMMV.