Chrysler PT Cruiser fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Chrysler PT Cruiser | All carmakers | Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| 2000 | +4% | +8% | +5% | - |
| Show all years | ||||
| 2001 | +5% | +8% | +6% | - |
| 2002 | +6% | +8% | +7% | +9% |
| 2003 | +6% | +11% | +8% | +9% |
| 2004 | +7% | +9% | +9% | +9% |
| 2005 | +8% | +9% | +10% | +9% |
| 2006 | +9% | +12% | +11% | +8% |
| 2007 | +11% | +17% | +12% | +7% |
| 2008 | +12% | +17% | +13% | +7% |
| 2009 | +14% | +17% | +14% | +7% |
| 2010 | +16% | +17% | +16% | +7% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 hatchback fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 24.3 MPG 9.7 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +9% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +7% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.7 liters per 100 km or 7% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 2.4i 143 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Chrysler PT Cruiser with 2.2 diesel engine and manual transmission (Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 2.2 CRD 150 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 1.6i 115 HP manual | 30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km |
26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km+17% |
| 2.2 liter diesel engine | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 2.2 CRD 150 HP manual | 35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km |
32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km+7% |
| 2.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 2.4i 143 HP manual | 25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km |
24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km+3% |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 2.4i 143 HP automatic | 23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km |
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| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 2.4i GT Turbo 223 HP manual | 24.5 MPG 9.6 l/100km |
21.0 MPG 11.2 l/100km+17% |
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 cabrio fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 24.1 MPG 9.8 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 23.5 MPG 10.0 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +6% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1 liters per 100 km or 11% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.
Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Chrysler PT Cruiser with 2.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 Cabrio 2.4i Limited 143 HP), but despite this 75% of other similar cars have better fuel economy figures.
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 Cabrio 2.4i Limited 143 HP manual | 25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km |
24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km+3% |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 Cabrio 2.4i Limited 143 HP automatic | 22.6 MPG 10.4 l/100km |
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| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006 Cabrio 2.4i GT Turbo 223 HP manual | 24.8 MPG 9.5 l/100km |
21.0 MPG 11.2 l/100km+18% |
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 cabrio fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 23.1 MPG 10.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 21.4 MPG 11.0 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +7% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.9 liters per 100 km or 9% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Chrysler PT Cruiser with automatic transmission consumes around 2.7 litres per 100 km or 28% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Chrysler PT Cruiser advertised fuel economy is slightly worse than average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is among the 20% worst in its class.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 Cabrio 2.4i Limited 143 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Chrysler PT Cruiser with 2.4 petrol engine and manual transmission (Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 Cabrio 2.4i GT Turbo 223 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 Cabrio 2.4i Limited 143 HP manual | 23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km |
24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km-2% |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 Cabrio 2.4i Limited 143 HP automatic | 21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km |
19.0 MPG 12.4 l/100km+15% |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 Cabrio 2.4i GT Turbo 223 HP manual | 23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km |
21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km+9% |
Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 hatchback fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +10% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +9% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1 liters per 100 km or 11% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Chrysler PT Cruiser with automatic transmission consumes around 1.9 litres per 100 km or 20% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Chrysler PT Cruiser advertised fuel economy is slightly worse than average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is among the 20% worst in its class.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.1 diesel engine and manual transmission (Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 2.1 2.2 CRD 121 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Chrysler PT Cruiser with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 2.0i 140 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2003 1.6i 115 HP manual | 30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km |
26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km+17% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 2.0i 140 HP manual | 27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km |
24.8 MPG 9.5 l/100km+9% |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2000 2.0i 140 HP automatic | 24.0 MPG 9.8 l/100km |
22.6 MPG 10.4 l/100km+6% |
| 2.1 liter diesel engine | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 2.1 2.2 CRD 121 HP manual | 34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km |
31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+9% |
| 2.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 2.4i 143 HP manual | 24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km |
24.5 MPG 9.6 l/100km-1% |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005 2.4i 143 HP automatic | 22.4 MPG 10.5 l/100km |
18.8 MPG 12.5 l/100km+19% |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser 2004 2.4i GT Turbo 223 HP manual | 23.5 MPG 10.0 l/100km |
21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km+8% |
* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.