Against 357 other V6 cars rated 1999–2001, the LHS sits right on their 18.8 mpg average.
Every Chrysler LHS engine, compared
The Chrysler LHS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 / 24 | 1994–2001 | $2,032 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Buick LeSabre gets 20.3 mpg, the Ford Crown Victoria 18 mpg and the Buick Park Avenue 20.3 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2001 LHS.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2001) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 1999–2001 | −$22 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,464 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2001 Chrysler LHS gives up 8 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 16 in the city, $800 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2001) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (50%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the LHS changed over the years
The LHS peaked in 2001 at 19 mpg (16 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2000 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1999 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1997 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1996 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1995 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1994 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the Chrysler LHS — 1 engine across 1994–2001. 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 $3,464. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2001 Chrysler LHS get?
19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1994 the LHS has averaged 18.9 mpg.
Is the 2001 LHS more efficient than the 2000?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Which LHS year has the best gas mileage?
The 2001, at 19 mpg combined (16 city, 24 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the LHS get better gas mileage than the Buick LeSabre?
No: 19 mpg for the 2001 LHS against 20.3 for the 2002 Buick LeSabre, about $129 a year more to run.
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