Against 429 other V6 cars rated 2014–2016, the Town and Country trails their 21.8 mpg average by 1.8 mpg, about $159 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1984, the 2.5L 4-cyl (1986–1988), does 21.3 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.8L 6-cyl (1994–2002), 17.3: $417 a year apart.
Every Chrysler Town and Country 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 | 19.7 / 24.7 | 1986–1988 | $1,803 | |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 18.5 / 23 | 1984–1985 | $1,920 | |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 17.5 / 23.8 | 2001–2004 | $1,920 | |
| 4L 6-cyl | 17 / 25 | 2009–2010 | $1,920 | |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 / 25 | 2011–2016 | $1,920 | |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 16.3 / 22.6 | 1990–2008 | $2,087 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 15.5 / 20.5 | 1988–1989 | $2,194 | |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 15.3 / 21 | 1994–2002 | $2,220 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Kia Sedona gets 21 mpg, the Dodge Grand Caravan 20 mpg and the Nissan Quest 22 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2016 Town and Country.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2016) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2014–2016 | +$159 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,291 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2016 Chrysler Town and Country gives up 8 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 17 in the city, $723 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2016) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Town and Country changed over the years
The Town and Country peaked in 1987 at 21 mpg (19 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1995 at 17 — 4 mpg apart, or $430 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2016 car does 20.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2015 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2014 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2013 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2012 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2011 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2010 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2009 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2008 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2007 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2006 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2005 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2004 | 17 / 24 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 2003 | 17.5 / 24.5 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 2002 | 16.5 / 23 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2001 | 17 / 22 | 2 | $2,076 | |
| 2000 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1999 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1998 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1997 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1996 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1995 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 1994 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 1993 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1992 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1991 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1990 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1989 | 15 / 20 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 1988 | 18 / 23.5 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 1987 | 19 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 |
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How we count
This page rests on 38 EPA ratings of the Chrysler Town and Country — 8 engines across 1984–2016. 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 $3,291. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country get?
20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the Town and Country has averaged 19.1 mpg.
Is the 2016 Town and Country more efficient than the 2015?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Which Town and Country year has the best gas mileage?
The 1987, at 21 mpg combined (19 city, 25 highway).
Does the Town and Country get better gas mileage than the Kia Sedona?
No: 20 mpg for the 2016 Town and Country against 21 for the 2017 Kia Sedona, about $91 a year more to run.
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