Against 329 other V6 cars rated 1995–1997, the New Yorker sits right on their 18.8 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1984, the 2.5L 4-cyl (1986–1987), does 21 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.5L 6-cyl (1994–1997), 18.8: $214 a year apart.
Every Chrysler New Yorker engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 19.5 / 24 | 1986–1987 | $1,829 | |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 18.7 / 23.3 | 1984–1988 | $1,892 | |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 17.3 / 23.7 | 1991–1993 | $1,990 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 16.7 / 24 | 1988–1990 | $2,021 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 / 24 | 1994–1997 | $2,043 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Camry gets 22.2 mpg, the Hyundai Elantra 24 mpg and the Nissan Altima 24 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 1997 New Yorker. The New Yorker costs the most of them to run: $421 a year more than the Hyundai Elantra.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1997) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 1995–1997 | −$22 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,313 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1997 Chrysler New Yorker 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 (1997) | 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 New Yorker changed over the years
The New Yorker peaked in 1984 at 22 mpg (20 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1996 at 18 — 4 mpg apart, or $388 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1997 car does 19. The biggest single-year change came in 1985: 22 to 19 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1996 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1995 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1994 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1993 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1992 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1991 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1990 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1989 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1988 | 17.5 / 23.5 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 1987 | 19 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 1986 | 20 / 23 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 1985 | 18 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1984 | 20 / 25 | 1 | $1,745 |
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How we count
This page rests on 15 EPA ratings of the Chrysler New Yorker — 5 engines across 1984–1997. 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 $3,313. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1997 Chrysler New Yorker get?
19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the New Yorker has averaged 19.5 mpg.
Is the 1997 New Yorker more efficient than the 1996?
Yes: 19 against 18 mpg combined, about $112 a year less to run.
Which New Yorker year has the best gas mileage?
The 1984, at 22 mpg combined (20 city, 25 highway).
Does the New Yorker get better gas mileage than the Toyota Camry?
No: 19 mpg for the 1997 New Yorker against 22.2 for the 1998 Toyota Camry, about $291 a year more to run.
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