The Chrysler EXECUTIVE does 18.5 mpg combined (17.5 city, 21 highway), which works out to about $2,076 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg.
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
The Chrysler EXECUTIVE burns a gallon every 18.5 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 649 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.173 |
| Fuel per year | $2,076 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,380 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | +$582 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,375 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Chrysler EXECUTIVE gives up 3.5 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 21 out there against 17.5 in town, a 20% drop worth $365 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 17.5 mpg | $2,194 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3.5 mpg (20%) | 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. The 1985 car does 19.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 18 / 21 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1984 | 17 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 |
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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 Chrysler EXECUTIVE get?
18.5 mpg combined on average — 17.5 in the city and 21 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1984–1985.
How much does a Chrysler EXECUTIVE cost in fuel per year?
About $2,076 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $10,380 over five years, or 0.173 dollars a mile.
Which EXECUTIVE engine is the most economical?
The 2.6L 4-cyl at 18.5 mpg.
Is the EXECUTIVE good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world EXECUTIVE figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Chrysler EXECUTIVE is $3,375 against the $2,076 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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