Against 458 other V6 cars rated 2006–2008, the Crossfire beats their 19.3 mpg average by 1.7 mpg, about $161 a year.
Every Chrysler Crossfire engine, compared
The Chrysler Crossfire was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 19 / 25 | 2004–2008 | $1,829 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Mazda MX-5 gets 24 mpg, the Nissan 350Z 20 mpg and the Porsche Boxster 23.3 mpg, next to 21 mpg for the 2008 Crossfire.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2008) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2006–2008 | −$161 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,650 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2008 Chrysler Crossfire gives up 6 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 19 in the city, $485 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2008) | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (32%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Crossfire changed over the years
Combined figure across the 5 model years the Crossfire was rated in, all of them at 21 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 19 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2007 | 19 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2006 | 19 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2005 | 19 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2004 | 19 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Chrysler Crossfire — 1 engine across 2004–2008. 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 $3,650. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2008 Chrysler Crossfire get?
21 mpg combined, 19 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2004 the Crossfire has averaged 21 mpg.
Is the 2008 Crossfire more efficient than the 2007?
About the same: 21 against 21 mpg combined.
Does the Crossfire get better gas mileage than the Mazda MX-5?
No: 21 mpg for the 2008 Crossfire against 24 for the 2009 Mazda MX-5, about $229 a year more to run.
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