Chrysler Aspen MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chrysler Aspen has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2007 to 2009. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (2009) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD / Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | #65 of 71 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2008 | 6 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #69 of 76 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 4 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #71 of 82 (14th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chrysler Aspen placed highest in 2007 at #65 of 71, and lowest in 2009 at #71 of 82. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | GAS 330, FFV | 14 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | GAS 330, FFV | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2008 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 14 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2008 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2008 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | GAS 330, FFV | 14 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2008 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | GAS 330, FFV | 13 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2007 | 4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | 4.7L 8-cyl, FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2007 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Gasoline or E85 | 4.7L 8-cyl, FFV | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 → 2009 | 15 → 16 mpg | +1 mpg | 719 gal |
What Aspen fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2009 Chrysler Aspen burns 719 to 767 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 | $2,156 | $2,300 | $144 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,683 | $168 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $3,067 | $192 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2009 model year is $3,900 to $4,150 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Across the 140 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 16 mpg the Chrysler Aspen is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $686 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD 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.