2011 Chevrolet HHR FWD MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims
Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.
Is the 2011 Chevrolet HHR FWD good on gas?
At up to 26 MPG combined, the 2011 Chevrolet HHR FWD is better than average for a Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD — that class averages about 18.8 MPG across 1,619 EPA-tested versions, so it's a good pick on fuel for its size.
Real-world MPG vs the EPA number
The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.
EPA updated its fuel-economy equations again for model year 2017 — mostly affecting hybrids and turbocharged engines — and recalculated 2011-2016 ratings to match, in some cases 1-2 MPG lower. The number above already reflects that update.
For its most efficient trim, the EPA estimates about $2,400 a year in fuel (15,000 miles) — roughly $200 a month.
2011 Chevrolet HHR FWD trims & fuel economy
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr (today's price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD | FLEX-FUEL | 26 | $2,400 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD | FLEX-FUEL | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, FWD | FLEX-FUEL | 24 | $2,600 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, FWD | FLEX-FUEL | 24 | $2,600 |
2011 Chevrolet HHR FWD specs
What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.
| Engine options | 2.2L 4-cyl · 2.4L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | 5-spd manual · Automatic 4-spd |
| Drive type | FWD |
| EPA body class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Fuel | Flex-fuel |
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4 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.