The Chrysler Aspen does 16.8 mpg combined (15 city, 20 highway), which works out to about $2,286 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 5.7L 8-cyl Hybrid does 21 mpg while 5.7L 8-cyl does 15.3 — a difference of $681 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Chrysler Aspen engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Chrysler Aspen ranges from 21 down to 15.3 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $681 a year across 2 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L 8-cyl Hybrid | 20 / 22 | 2009–2009 | $1,829 | |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 13.3 / 19.3 | 2007–2009 | $2,510 |
What that actually costs
The Chrysler Aspen burns a gallon every 16.8 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 714 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.190 |
| Fuel per year | $2,286 |
| Fuel over five years | $11,430 |
| Against other V8 cars | −$99 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,788 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Chrysler Aspen gives up 5 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 20 out there against 15 in town, a 33% drop worth $640 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Aspen changed over the years
The Aspen peaked in 2009 at 18.5 mpg (17 city, 21 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2008 at 15 — 3.5 mpg apart, or $484 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2009 car does 18.5.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 17 / 21 | 2 | $2,076 | |
| 2008 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2007 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Chrysler Aspen — 2 engines across 2007–2009. 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 $3,788. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Chrysler Aspen get?
16.8 mpg combined on average — 15 in the city and 20 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2007–2009.
How much does a Chrysler Aspen cost in fuel per year?
About $2,286 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $11,430 over five years, or 0.190 dollars a mile.
Which Aspen engine is the most economical?
The 5.7L 8-cyl Hybrid at 21 mpg, against 15.3 for the 5.7L 8-cyl — a difference of about $681 a year.
Is the Aspen good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world Aspen figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Chrysler Aspen is $3,788 against the $2,286 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 21 and 15 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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