2003 Chrysler PT CruiserFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
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City
19
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
22
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 3 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
26.2MPG average+19.0% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 22 MPG · Owner reported avg: 26.2 MPG
Range: 26–27 MPG
Driving mix: City 38% / Highway 62%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 26.2 real world MPG based on 3 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
18
Hwy
25
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,900/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
23
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Premium
City
17
Hwy
23
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,300/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,400 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,300 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 404 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 13.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.4L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.4L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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