May 18, 2011 10:52 AM

If nothing else, Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge vehicles from Chrysler Group usually have very distinct designs. You can easily spot them -- particularly the Dodge vehicles -- from among the crowded highways and roadways across the land.


But, wait…there is something else.
 

Chrysler Group does have fuel efficient cars and SUVs. Some automakers have more. Some have fewer. For certain, our number of fuel-efficient vehicles will grow as we continue to make internal combustion engines more efficient, explore alternative fuels, and research varying hybrid technologies. These are all technologies that CEO Sergio Marchionne has referenced in varying speeches and public talks.
 

Of course, FIAT Brand North America’s Fiat 500 has been heralded for its fuel efficiency – see below – along with its style, personalization, safety and other features.
 

2012 Fiat 500

  • 1.4L 16V MultiAir® Engine, 5-speed manual transmission: 30 city / 38 highway
  • 1.4L 16V MultiAir® Engine, 6-speed AutoStick® automatic transmission: 27 city / 34 highway


2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio (a.k.a. Fiat 500c)

  • 1.4L 16V MultiAir® Engine, 5-speed manual transmission: 30 city / 38 highway
  • 1.4L 16V MultiAir® Engine, 6-speed AutoStick® automatic transmission: 27 city / 32 highway

 

Let’s also take a look at other Chrysler Group cars and SUVs that get good miles per gallon:


2011 Dodge Caliber

  • 2.0L DOHC 16V Dual VVT, 5-speed manual: 24 city / 32 highway
  • 2.4L World Engine; 5-speed manual: 23 city / 29 highway


2011 Dodge Avenger

  • 2.4L DOHC 16V, Dual VVT I-4; 4-speed automatic: 21 city / 30 highway
  • 2.4L DOHC 16V, Dual VVT I-4; 6-sp automatic: 20 city / 31 highway
  • 3.6L Pentastar V6, VVT; 6-speed automatic: 19 city / 29 highway


2011 Chrysler 200

  • 2.4L DOHC 16V Dual VVT; 4-speed automatic: 20 city / 31 highway
  • 2.4L DOHC 16V Dual VVT; 6-speed automatic: 20 city /31 highway
  • 3.6L Pentastar V6; 6-speed AutoStick® transmission: 19 city / 29 highway


2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible

  • 2.4L DOHC 16V Dual VVT; 6-speed automatic: 20 city /31 highway
  • 3.6L Pentastar V6; 6-speed AutoStick® transmission: 19 city / 29 highway


2011 Jeep® Compass

  • 2.0L, 5-speed manual: 23 city / 29 highway


2011 Jeep® Patriot

  • 2.0L, I-4; 5-speed manual: 23 city / 29 highway

 

Of course, plenty of our vehicles get highway mpg in the mid and upper 20s. To check them out and compare for yourself, see the following performance comparisons for each brand's 2011 lineup:

 

Images

Top: 2011 Dodge Avenger

 

Bottom: 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible