Against 476 other 4-cyl cars rated 2015–2017, the 200 trails their 27.4 mpg average by 2.4 mpg, about $135 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2011, the 2.4L 4-cyl (2011–2017), does 25.1 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.6L 6-cyl (2011–2017), 22.4: $184 a year apart.
Every Chrysler 200 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 21.9 / 31.9 | 2011–2017 | $1,530 | |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 / 29.3 | 2011–2017 | $1,714 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Prius gets 56 mpg, the Hyundai Elantra 33.7 mpg and the Nissan Altima 28.5 mpg, next to 25 mpg for the 2017 200. The 200 costs the most of them to run: $850 a year more than the Toyota Prius.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2017) | $0.128 |
| Fuel per year | $1,536 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,680 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2015–2017 | +$135 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,636 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2017 Chrysler 200 gives up 12.5 mpg in town: 33.5 on the highway against 21 in the city, $683 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2017) | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 33.5 mpg | $1,146 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +12.5 mpg (60%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 200 changed over the years
The 200 peaked in 2017 at 25 mpg (21 city, 33.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2013 at 22.5 — 2.5 mpg apart, or $171 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 21 / 33.5 | 2 | $1,536 | |
| 2016 | 21 / 33.5 | 2 | $1,536 | |
| 2015 | 21 / 33.5 | 2 | $1,536 | |
| 2014 | 20 / 28.5 | 2 | $1,670 | |
| 2013 | 20 / 28 | 2 | $1,707 | |
| 2012 | 20 / 28.5 | 2 | $1,670 | |
| 2011 | 20 / 28.5 | 2 | $1,670 |
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How we count
This page rests on 14 EPA ratings of the Chrysler 200 — 2 engines across 2011–2017. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,636. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2017 Chrysler 200 get?
25 mpg combined, 21 city and 33.5 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 23 to 27. Across every year since 2011 the 200 has averaged 23.8 mpg.
Is the 2017 200 more efficient than the 2016?
About the same: 25 against 25 mpg combined.
Which 200 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2017, at 25 mpg combined (21 city, 33.5 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the 200 get better gas mileage than the Toyota Prius?
No: 25 mpg for the 2017 200 against 56 for the 2018 Toyota Prius, about $850 a year more to run.
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