Chrysler Cirrus
19.7 MPG The 2000 Chrysler Cirrus is EPA-rated at 19.7 MPG combined (16.7 city / 25 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 761 gallons, $2437 a year in fuel, or $0.162 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1995–2000 run it averages 20.6 MPG, falling by 1.3 MPG over 6 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 | $0.127 | $1269 | $1904 | $2538 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.152 | $1523 | $2284 | $3046 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.162 | $1624 | $2437 | $3249 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.178 | $1777 | $2665 | $3553 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.203 | $2030 | $3046 | $4061 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.228 | $2284 | $3426 | $4569 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.254 | $2538 | $3807 | $5076 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19.7 MPG | 16.7 | 25 | $3167 | 452 | 3 |
| 1999 | 20 MPG | 17 | 25 | $3100 | 444 | 2 |
| 1998 | 21 MPG | 17.5 | 26.5 | $2975 | 424 | 2 |
| 1997 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26.7 | $2950 | 423 | 3 |
| 1996 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $2950 | 423 | 2 |
| 1995 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $2950 | 423 | 2 |
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 Cirrus ranks 203 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Acura RL (20), Audi RS 5 Sportback (20), BMW 550i (20), Cadillac CT5 V AWD (20), Chrysler New Yorker (20).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 452 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chrysler Cirrus get?
The 2000 Chrysler Cirrus is rated at 19.7 MPG combined by the EPA — 16.7 city and 25 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 20.6 MPG, ranging from 19 to 22 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chrysler Cirrus cost in fuel per year?
At 19.7 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 761 gallons — roughly $2437 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.162 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2000 model is $3167.
Has the Chrysler Cirrus become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 21 MPG in 1995 to 19.7 in 2000. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Chrysler Cirrus efficient for its class?
It ranks 203 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 7.5 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.