The Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE does 17.4 mpg combined (15.6 city, 21 highway), which works out to about $2,207 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 3.3L 6-cyl does 20 mpg while 5.2L 8-cyl does 16.6 — a difference of $393 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE ranges from 20 down to 16.6 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $393 a year across 3 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 18 / 24 | 1993–1993 | $1,920 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 16 / 24 | 1989–1989 | $2,021 | |
| 5.2L 8-cyl | 15 / 19.8 | 1984–1988 | $2,313 |
What that actually costs
The Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE burns a gallon every 17.4 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 690 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.184 |
| Fuel per year | $2,207 |
| Fuel over five years | $11,035 |
| Against other V8 cars | −$178 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,043 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE gives up 5.4 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 21 out there against 15.6 in town, a 35% drop worth $633 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 | 15.6 mpg | $2,462 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5.4 mpg (35%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the FIFTH AVENUE changed over the years
The FIFTH AVENUE peaked in 1993 at 20 mpg (18 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1984 at 15 — 5 mpg apart, or $640 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1993 car does 20. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1989 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1988 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1987 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 1986 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 1985 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 1984 | 14 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE — 3 engines across 1984–1993. 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 $4,043. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE get?
17.4 mpg combined on average — 15.6 in the city and 21 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1984–1993.
How much does a Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE cost in fuel per year?
About $2,207 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $11,035 over five years, or 0.184 dollars a mile.
Which FIFTH AVENUE engine is the most economical?
The 3.3L 6-cyl at 20 mpg, against 16.6 for the 5.2L 8-cyl — a difference of about $393 a year.
Is the FIFTH AVENUE good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world FIFTH AVENUE 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 FIFTH AVENUE is $4,043 against the $2,207 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 20 and 15 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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