Against 288 other 4-cyl cars rated 1989–1991, the TC trails their 23.6 mpg average by 5.6 mpg, about $506 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1989, the 2.2L 4-cyl (1989–1990), does 18.5 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3L 6-cyl (1990–1991), 18: $57 a year apart.
Every Chrysler TC engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 16 / 23 | 1989–1990 | $2,076 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 15.5 / 22 | 1990–1991 | $2,133 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Mazda MX-5 gets 24 mpg, the Toyota MR2 22 mpg and the Nissan 300ZX 18.7 mpg, next to 18 mpg for the 1991 TC. The TC costs the most of them to run: $533 a year more than the Mazda MX-5.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1991) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 1989–1991 | +$506 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,238 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1991 Chrysler TC gives up 6 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 16 in the city, $655 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1991) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (38%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the TC changed over the years
The TC peaked in 1989 at 19 mpg (16 city, 23 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1991 at 18 — 1 mpg apart, or $112 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1991 car does 18.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1990 | 15.5 / 22.5 | 2 | $2,133 | |
| 1989 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Chrysler TC — 2 engines across 1989–1991. 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 $4,238. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1991 Chrysler TC get?
18 mpg combined, 16 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1989 the TC has averaged 18.3 mpg.
Is the 1991 TC more efficient than the 1990?
About the same: 18 against 18 mpg combined.
Which TC year has the best gas mileage?
The 1989, at 19 mpg combined (16 city, 23 highway).
Does the TC get better gas mileage than the Mazda MX-5?
No: 18 mpg for the 1991 TC against 24 for the 1992 Mazda MX-5, about $533 a year more to run.
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