Diesel and petrol · 2000–2010

Chrysler PT Cruiser

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Chrysler PT Cruiser. By the official figures, the 2010 uses 10.2 L/100km: 28 mpg UK, 23 mpg US.

Fuel use
10.2 L/100km
2010 official
UK mpg
28 mpg
US mpg
23 mpg
Seats
5

What a PT Cruiser costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$30.05 per 100 km$3,305
Australia$2.41/L petrol$24.63 per 100 km$2,734
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£28.68 per 100 miles£2,008
United States$4.35/gal petrol$18.91 per 100 miles$2,553

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2010Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2009Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2008Petrol11.0 L/100km26 mpg21 mpg—
2007Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2006Petrol10.4 L/100km27 mpg23 mpg—
2005Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2004Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2003Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2002Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2001Petrol5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—

Chrysler PT Cruiser questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Chrysler PT Cruiser?

The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser uses 10.2 L/100km by its official figures: 28 mpg in UK gallons and 23 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Chrysler PT Cruiser cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,305 in New Zealand, $2,734 in Australia, £2,008 in United Kingdom, $2,553 in United States.

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