The 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser is marketed as a SUV, though it has the basic styling of a station wagon. Even so, the vehicle gets fuel economy ratings that are lower than many sedans. The only available engine in the latest PT Cruiser is a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder that produces 150 hp. This engine is paired with the vehicle’s two-wheel drive powertrain and the choice of a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission.
The four-speed automatic transmission option earns this vehicle a rating of 19 miles per gallon in the city. Highway driving is rated at 24 miles per gallon. The combined rating for this vehicle is 21 MPG for all types of driving. For the manual transmission version, the vehicle has received a fuel economy rating of 21 miles per gallon for city driving and 26 miles per gallon for highway driving. The combined rating for all driving types is 23.
The PT Cruiser Limited adds a turbo to the 2.4-liter engine, which results in this model having 180 horsepower compared to the 150 horsepower that all other PT Cruiser models come equipped with. The Limited trim model comes with a fuel economy rating of 18 miles per gallon in the city. The highway rating is 24 MPG.