Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD
24.8 MPG The 2011 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD is EPA-rated at 24.8 MPG combined (21.8 city / 29.8 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 605 gallons, $1935 a year in fuel, or $0.129 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2007–2011 run it averages 24.3 MPG, improving by 1.8 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.101 | $1008 | $1512 | $2016 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.121 | $1210 | $1815 | $2419 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.129 | $1290 | $1935 | $2581 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.141 | $1411 | $2117 | $2823 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.161 | $1613 | $2419 | $3226 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.181 | $1815 | $2722 | $3629 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.202 | $2016 | $3024 | $4032 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 24.8 MPG | 21.8 | 29.8 | $2525 | 359 | 4 |
| 2010 | 25.3 MPG | 22 | 30.5 | $2475 | 352 | 4 |
| 2009 | 24.3 MPG | 21.2 | 29.8 | $2567 | 366 | 6 |
| 2008 | 24 MPG | 21 | 29.3 | $2913 | 371 | 4 |
| 2007 | 23 MPG | 20.3 | 28.3 | $2700 | 386 | 4 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 70 sport utility vehicle - 2wd models tracked here, the Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD ranks 6 on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Volvo XC90 FWD (25), Toyota RAV4 2WD (26), Honda CR-V 2WD (29), Ford Escape Hybrid FWD (32), Toyota RAV4 EV (76).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 359 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD get?
The 2011 Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD is rated at 24.8 MPG combined by the EPA — 21.8 city and 29.8 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 24.3 MPG, ranging from 23 to 26 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 24.8 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 605 gallons — roughly $1935 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.129 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2011 model is $2525.
Has the Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 23 MPG in 2007 to 24.8 in 2011 — an improvement of 1.8 MPG, or 8% across 5 model years.
Is the Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 6 of 70 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG. That is 4.1 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.