Against 324 other V6 cars rated 1998–2000, the Cirrus beats their 18.9 mpg average by 1.1 mpg, about $112 a year.
Every Chrysler Cirrus 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 | 17.8 / 26.8 | 1995–2000 | $1,829 | |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 17.5 / 25.5 | 1995–2000 | $1,873 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2000) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 1998–2000 | −$112 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,995 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2000 Chrysler Cirrus gives up 8.5 mpg in town: 25.5 on the highway against 17 in the city, $753 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2000) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25.5 mpg | $1,506 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8.5 mpg (50%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Cirrus changed over the years
The Cirrus peaked in 1998 at 21 mpg (17.5 city, 26.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2000 at 20 — 1 mpg apart, or $91 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2000 car does 20.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17 / 25.5 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 1999 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1998 | 17.5 / 26.5 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 1997 | 18 / 27 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 1996 | 18 / 26 | 2 | $1,829 | |
| 1995 | 18 / 26 | 2 | $1,829 |
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How we count
This page rests on 11 EPA ratings of the Chrysler Cirrus — 2 engines across 1995–2000. 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 $2,995. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2000 Chrysler Cirrus get?
20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25.5 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1995 the Cirrus has averaged 20.7 mpg.
Is the 2000 Cirrus more efficient than the 1999?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Which Cirrus year has the best gas mileage?
The 1998, at 21 mpg combined (17.5 city, 26.5 highway).
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