Chrysler 200 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chrysler 200 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2011 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 26 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #31 of 71 (57th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Midsize Cars |
| 2012 | 3 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #36 of 76 (53th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Midsize Cars |
| 2013 | 3 | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | #58 of 92 (37th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 3 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #65 of 107 (40th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 6 | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | #51 of 101 (50th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 4 | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | #58 of 112 (49th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 4 | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | #55 of 110 (50th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chrysler 200 placed highest in 2011 at #31 of 71, and lowest in 2014 at #65 of 107. It spent 4 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 26 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 405 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 19 | 31 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 388 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 23 | 36 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 323 | 6/10 |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 23 | 36 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 323 | 6/10 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 405 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 19 | 31 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 388 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 23 | 36 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 326 | 7/10 |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 23 | 36 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 326 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 405 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 405 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 | 31 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 388 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 19 | 31 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 388 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 23 | 36 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 326 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 23 | 36 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 326 | 7/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 399 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 20 | 30 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 380 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 371 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 399 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 20 | 30 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 383 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 378 | 6/10 |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 20 | 30 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 20 | 30 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 → 2013 | 24 → 23 mpg | -1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2013 → 2014 | 23 → 24 mpg | +1 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2014 → 2015 | 24 → 27 mpg | +3 mpg | 426 gal |
What 200 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 Chrysler 200 burns 426 to 523 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,278 | $1,568 | $290 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,491 | $1,830 | $339 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,704 | $2,091 | $387 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $2,300 to $2,850 a year in fuel, or $250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 27 mpg the Chrysler 200 is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $119 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Chrysler nameplates
Every Chrysler model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.