Against 391 other V6 cars rated 2000–2002, the Prowler sits right on their 18.7 mpg average.
Every Chrysler Prowler engine, compared
The Chrysler Prowler 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 / 21 | 2002–2002 | $2,133 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Chevrolet Corvette gets 20 mpg, the Honda S2000 20 mpg and the Porsche Boxster 20.3 mpg, next to 18 mpg for the 2002 Prowler. The Prowler costs the most of them to run: $241 a year more than the Porsche Boxster.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2002) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2000–2002 | +$80 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,450 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2002 Chrysler Prowler gives up 5 mpg in town: 21 on the highway against 16 in the city, $571 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2002) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (31%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Prowler changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the Prowler was rated in, all of them at 18 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Chrysler Prowler — 1 engine across 2002–2002. 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 $3,450. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2002 Chrysler Prowler get?
18 mpg combined, 16 city and 21 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2002 the Prowler has averaged 18 mpg.
Does the Prowler get better gas mileage than the Chevrolet Corvette?
No: 18 mpg for the 2002 Prowler against 20 for the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette, about $213 a year more to run.
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