Chrysler Sebring
22 MPG The 2010 Chrysler Sebring is EPA-rated at 22 MPG combined (18.7 city / 28 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 682 gallons, $2182 a year in fuel, or $0.145 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1995–2010 run it averages 21.4 MPG, essentially flat across 15 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 | $0.114 | $1136 | $1705 | $2273 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.136 | $1364 | $2045 | $2727 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.145 | $1455 | $2182 | $2909 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.159 | $1591 | $2386 | $3182 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.182 | $1818 | $2727 | $3636 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.205 | $2045 | $3068 | $4091 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.227 | $2273 | $3409 | $4545 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22 MPG | 18.7 | 28 | $2850 | 406 | 3 |
| 2009 | 22 MPG | 18.7 | 28 | $2850 | 406 | 3 |
| 2008 | 21.8 MPG | 18.8 | 27.5 | $2900 | 411 | 4 |
| 2007 | 21.7 MPG | 18.7 | 27.3 | $2917 | 414 | 3 |
| 2005 | 21.6 MPG | 18.8 | 26.4 | $3300 | 413 | 5 |
| 2004 | 21.6 MPG | 18.8 | 26.2 | $3300 | 413 | 5 |
| 2003 | 21.6 MPG | 19.1 | 26.7 | $2893 | 414 | 7 |
| 2002 | 20.6 MPG | 18.1 | 25.9 | $3013 | 431 | 8 |
| 2001 | 21 MPG | 18 | 25.6 | $2960 | 424 | 5 |
| 2000 | 20 MPG | 17 | 25 | $3100 | 444 | 1 |
| 1999 | 21.7 MPG | 18.3 | 27 | $2883 | 412 | 3 |
| 1998 | 21.7 MPG | 18.3 | 27 | $2883 | 412 | 6 |
| 1997 | 21 MPG | 18.3 | 27 | $2967 | 424 | 3 |
| 1996 | 21 MPG | 18.3 | 27 | $2967 | 424 | 3 |
| 1995 | 22 MPG | 18.6 | 28.2 | $2830 | 405 | 5 |
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 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Chrysler Sebring ranks 144 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Cadillac ATS AWD (22.5), Chevrolet Corsica (22.5), Ford Contour (22.5), Mercury Mystique (22.5), Nissan Altima / Stanza (22.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 406 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chrysler Sebring get?
The 2010 Chrysler Sebring is rated at 22 MPG combined by the EPA — 18.7 city and 28 highway. Across all 15 model years in the database it averages 21.4 MPG, ranging from 19 to 24 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chrysler Sebring cost in fuel per year?
At 22 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 682 gallons — roughly $2182 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.145 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2010 model is $2850.
Has the Chrysler Sebring become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 22 MPG today against 22 in 1995 — essentially flat across 15 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Chrysler Sebring efficient for its class?
It ranks 144 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 4.6 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.