Against 177 other 4-cyl cars rated 1983–1985, the EXECUTIVE trails their 25.4 mpg average by 6.4 mpg, about $509 a year.
Every Chrysler EXECUTIVE engine, compared
The Chrysler EXECUTIVE was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6L 4-cyl | 17.5 / 21 | 1984–1985 | $2,076 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1985) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 1983–1985 | +$509 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,375 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1985 Chrysler EXECUTIVE gives up 3 mpg in town: 21 on the highway against 18 in the city, $304 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1985) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3 mpg (17%) | Typical for its type |
How the EXECUTIVE changed over the years
The EXECUTIVE peaked in 1985 at 19 mpg (18 city, 21 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1984 at 18 — 1 mpg apart, or $112 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 18 / 21 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1984 | 17 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 |
MPG is a number. Dollars per year is the answer.
- Fuel profile built from your actual mileage and local prices
- Fuel tracker: what you really spend, month by month
- Insurance and fuel folded into 5-year cost to own
- Compare any two cars on total cost, not sticker price
- No ads, no tracking — and much more
How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Chrysler EXECUTIVE — 1 engine across 1984–1985. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,375. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1985 Chrysler EXECUTIVE get?
19 mpg combined, 18 city and 21 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the EXECUTIVE has averaged 18.5 mpg.
Is the 1985 EXECUTIVE more efficient than the 1984?
Yes: 19 against 18 mpg combined, about $112 a year less to run.
Mark ForCar as a preferred source and our data shows up first in your Google results. One click, no account.