AAA says PT gets 17.5 mpg

[Big Al]

http://www.aaanewsroom.net/files/revisedmpgchart05(3).doc

That's what I get... (2003 GT 5 speed manual).

Looks like a Jeep Wrangler gets 18 mpg.

Too bad they don't list the specific models here.

[Gary04GT]

The April 2005 issue of Consumer Reports (Annual Auto Issue) recommends the Chrysler PT Cruiser. Reliability is rated as Above-average and Satisfaction and Depreciation are rated as Average.

"...fuel economy is mediocre...18MPG"..."the brakes work well"...and the "fit and finish is good"...

[Mr.Barton]

I need a shirt that says..

"Why, yes! My fuel economy does suck."
[8)]

[Dragula]

A little old lady asked me about the gas mileage in my GT. She pulled in behind me in her N/A PT. She wasn't too pleased with her mileage, but loves the car otherwise.

I can honestly say I average about 21MPG. I have a GT with Stage 1 and a K&N intake. I have not seen an improvement in mileage since Stage 1 was installed like others seem to.

I actually improved my mileage greatly by inflating the tires to the proper pressure (as seen on the sticker in the drivers side door or doorjamb). I don't think they were more than five pounds low, but when I corrected that my mileage improved. YMMV

[MichaelDay]

Like many cars today, the PT GT takes a real hit in stop and go traffic. Non rush hour freeway traffic or highway mileage isn't bad. I envy those who consistently get over 17 mpg in solid stop and go traffic with the automatic.

My overall average for the past 30,000 miles is 17.1 mpg.

[stirfry]

Couldn't get to that link. AAA Has a good rep. but that does sound a little low. I get about 19 avg. but I do mostly stop and go and short trips with the A/C on. So for those who do freeway driving plus city I would think the avg's would be higher. 23 or 25. I don't like the low miles either espicially with gas here at $2.68.9 per gallon. But when I add up all the things I like about this car as opposed to other cars I've had some with better mpg. I still like this one the best.

[VellianPT]

i average about 20 mixed driving and 25 is my best, my worst was 14 ( i just put my intke on it wanted to hear it...) its a great highway car, last semester i drove 320 miles of highway a weekend. averaged 22 on those trips

[CHROMEDCRUISER]

I average between 20-22 MPG, mixed city and highway driving, in my 03' N/A 5 spd. If only freeway driving, I've gotten up to 35 MPG, running between 75-90 MPH. If I get caught in traffic though, I can almost watch the needle go down.

[quicksilverdon]

At nearly 85,000 miles, mine's more broken in than most and mileage creeps up slowly. I am getting very close to 25MPG on a round trip commute of just over 100 miles a day, on what the AAA would call "secondary roads".
I agree with Dragula - tire pressure is very important, and I always keep mine at 36PSI. You can feel 5 psi low when you're coasting.

[Jimbo]

I get 17 in town and 26 on the highway with n/a
the turbo is not as good around 23 highway 14 in town.
I check tires weekly keep them at 36