The Chrysler New Yorker does 19.5 mpg combined (17.4 city, 23.8 highway), which works out to about $1,969 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2.5L 4-cyl does 21 mpg while 3.5L 6-cyl does 18.8 — a difference of $214 a year. Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg.
Every Chrysler New Yorker engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Chrysler New Yorker ranges from 21 down to 18.8 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $214 a year across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
The Chrysler New Yorker burns a gallon every 19.5 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 615 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.164 |
| Fuel per year | $1,969 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,845 |
| Against other V6 cars | +$39 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,303 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Chrysler New Yorker gives up 6.4 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 23.8 out there against 17.4 in town, a 37% drop worth $594 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 | 17.4 mpg | $2,207 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 23.8 mpg | $1,613 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6.4 mpg (37%) | 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 $3,303. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Chrysler New Yorker get?
19.5 mpg combined on average — 17.4 in the city and 23.8 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1984–1997.
How much does a Chrysler New Yorker cost in fuel per year?
About $1,969 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $9,845 over five years, or 0.164 dollars a mile.
Which New Yorker engine is the most economical?
The 2.5L 4-cyl at 21 mpg, against 18.8 for the 3.5L 6-cyl — a difference of about $214 a year.
Is the New Yorker good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg, computed across 4940 ratings.
Are these real-world New Yorker 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 New Yorker is $3,303 against the $1,969 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 22 and 18 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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