The Chrysler TC does 18.3 mpg combined (15.8 city, 22.5 highway), which works out to about $2,098 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2.2L 4-cyl does 18.5 mpg while 3L 6-cyl does 18 — a difference of $57 a year. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Chrysler TC engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Chrysler TC ranges from 18.5 down to 18 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $57 a year across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 16 / 23 | 1989–1990 | $2,076 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 15.5 / 22 | 1990–1991 | $2,133 |
What that actually costs
The Chrysler TC burns a gallon every 18.3 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 656 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.175 |
| Fuel per year | $2,098 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,490 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | +$604 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,238 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Chrysler TC gives up 6.7 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 22.5 out there against 15.8 in town, a 42% drop worth $723 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 | 15.8 mpg | $2,430 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22.5 mpg | $1,707 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6.7 mpg (42%) | 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 Chrysler TC get?
18.3 mpg combined on average — 15.8 in the city and 22.5 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1989–1991.
How much does a Chrysler TC cost in fuel per year?
About $2,098 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $10,490 over five years, or 0.175 dollars a mile.
Which TC engine is the most economical?
The 2.2L 4-cyl at 18.5 mpg, against 18 for the 3L 6-cyl — a difference of about $57 a year.
Is the TC good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world TC 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 TC is $4,238 against the $2,098 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 19 and 18 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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