Chrysler 200
25.7 MPG The 2017 Chrysler 200 is EPA-rated at 25.7 MPG combined (21.7 city / 34.3 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 584 gallons, $1868 a year in fuel, or $0.125 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2011–2017 run it averages 24 MPG, improving by 2.7 MPG over 7 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 | $0.097 | $973 | $1459 | $1946 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.117 | $1167 | $1751 | $2335 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.125 | $1245 | $1868 | $2490 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.136 | $1362 | $2043 | $2724 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.156 | $1556 | $2335 | $3113 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.175 | $1751 | $2626 | $3502 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.195 | $1946 | $2918 | $3891 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 25.7 MPG | 21.7 | 34.3 | $2433 | 345 | 3 |
| 2016 | 25.7 MPG | 21.7 | 34.3 | $2433 | 347 | 3 |
| 2015 | 25 MPG | 21 | 33.5 | $2500 | 357 | 4 |
| 2014 | 23 MPG | 20 | 29 | $2717 | 383 | 3 |
| 2013 | 22.7 MPG | 20 | 28.7 | $2750 | 387 | 3 |
| 2012 | 23 MPG | 20 | 29 | $2717 | 387 | 3 |
| 2011 | 23 MPG | 20 | 29 | $2717 | 387 | 3 |
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 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Chrysler 200 ranks 101 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Alfa Romeo Giulia AWD (26), BMW 528i xDrive (26), BMW 540i xDrive (26), BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (26), BMW X2 M35i (26).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 345 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chrysler 200 get?
The 2017 Chrysler 200 is rated at 25.7 MPG combined by the EPA — 21.7 city and 34.3 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 24 MPG, ranging from 22 to 27 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chrysler 200 cost in fuel per year?
At 25.7 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 584 gallons — roughly $1868 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.125 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2017 model is $2433.
Has the Chrysler 200 become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 23 MPG in 2011 to 25.7 in 2017 — an improvement of 2.7 MPG, or 12% across 7 model years.
Is the Chrysler 200 efficient for its class?
It ranks 101 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 1.5 worse 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.