Against 369 other V8 cars rated 2007–2009, the Aspen beats their 15.8 mpg average by 2.7 mpg, about $354 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2007, the 5.7L 8-cyl Hybrid (2009), does 21 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5.7L 8-cyl (2007–2009), 15.3: $681 a year apart.
Every Chrysler Aspen engine, compared
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
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Jeep Liberty gets 18.3 mpg, the Nissan Xterra 17.7 mpg and the Jeep Commander 15.8 mpg, next to 18.5 mpg for the 2009 Aspen. The Aspen is the cheapest of them to run: $354 a year less than the Jeep Commander.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2009) | $0.173 |
| Fuel per year | $2,076 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,380 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2007–2009 | −$354 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,788 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2009 Chrysler Aspen gives up 4 mpg in town: 21 on the highway against 17 in the city, $430 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2009) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (24%) | Typical for its type |
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 model gains 3.5 mpg against 15 for the 2008, with 2 versions instead of 1.
| 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 2009 Chrysler Aspen get?
18.5 mpg combined, 17 city and 21 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 16 to 21. Across every year since 2007 the Aspen has averaged 16.8 mpg.
Is the 2009 Aspen more efficient than the 2008?
Yes: 18.5 against 15 mpg combined, about $484 a year less to run.
Which Aspen year has the best gas mileage?
The 2009, at 18.5 mpg combined (17 city, 21 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Aspen get better gas mileage than the Jeep Liberty?
About the same: 18.5 mpg for the 2009 Aspen against 18.3 for the 2010 Jeep Liberty.
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