Chrysler Sebring Convertible
21.3 MPG The 2010 Chrysler Sebring Convertible is EPA-rated at 21.3 MPG combined (18 city / 27.3 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 704 gallons, $2254 a year in fuel, or $0.150 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1996–2010 run it averages 20.8 MPG, essentially flat across 13 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 | $0.117 | $1174 | $1761 | $2347 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.141 | $1408 | $2113 | $2817 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.150 | $1502 | $2254 | $3005 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.164 | $1643 | $2465 | $3286 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.188 | $1878 | $2817 | $3756 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.211 | $2113 | $3169 | $4225 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.235 | $2347 | $3521 | $4695 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.3 MPG | 18 | 27.3 | $2917 | 418 | 3 |
| 2009 | 21.3 MPG | 18 | 27.3 | $2917 | 418 | 3 |
| 2008 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26.8 | $2975 | 425 | 4 |
| 2006 | 21.3 MPG | 19.3 | 25.7 | $2917 | 417 | 3 |
| 2005 | 21.3 MPG | 19.3 | 25.7 | $2917 | 417 | 3 |
| 2004 | 21 MPG | 18.8 | 25.8 | $2963 | 424 | 4 |
| 2003 | 21 MPG | 18.8 | 25.6 | $2960 | 424 | 5 |
| 2002 | 20.5 MPG | 17.5 | 25 | $3038 | 434 | 4 |
| 2001 | 20.5 MPG | 17.5 | 25.5 | $3025 | 434 | 2 |
| 2000 | 19.5 MPG | 16.5 | 24.5 | $3200 | 456 | 2 |
| 1999 | 20.7 MPG | 17.3 | 26 | $3017 | 431 | 3 |
| 1997 | 19.7 MPG | 16.7 | 25.3 | $3183 | 453 | 3 |
| 1996 | 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 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Chrysler Sebring Convertible ranks 160 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW 525i (21.5), Nissan Stanza (21.5), Subaru WRX (21.5), Dodge Shadow (21.7), Plymouth Sundance (21.7).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 418 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chrysler Sebring Convertible get?
The 2010 Chrysler Sebring Convertible is rated at 21.3 MPG combined by the EPA — 18 city and 27.3 highway. Across all 13 model years in the database it averages 20.8 MPG, ranging from 19 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chrysler Sebring Convertible cost in fuel per year?
At 21.3 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 704 gallons — roughly $2254 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.150 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2010 model is $2917.
Has the Chrysler Sebring Convertible become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 21.3 MPG today against 21 in 1996 — essentially flat across 13 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Chrysler Sebring Convertible efficient for its class?
It ranks 160 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 5.3 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.