Chrysler Concorde MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chrysler Concorde has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 1993 to 2002. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (1998) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1996). The EPA record holds 22 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #1 of 25 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1994 | 3 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #1 of 25 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1995 | 3 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #1 of 32 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1996 | 2 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #8 of 30 (76th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1997 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #5 of 26 (84th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1998 | 2 | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | #1 of 24 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1999 | 2 | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | #1 of 26 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2000 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #3 of 22 (90th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2001 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #7 of 27 (77th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2002 | 2 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #5 of 25 (83th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chrysler Concorde placed highest in 1993 at #1 of 25, and lowest in 1996 at #8 of 30. It spent 10 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 22 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.7L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2001 | 3.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.2L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2000 | 3.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.2L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2000 | 2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.2L 6-cyl | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1999 | 2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1998 | 3.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.2L 6-cyl | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1998 | 2.7L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.7L 6-cyl | 18 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 5 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 → 1996 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
| 1997 → 1998 | 20 → 22 mpg | +2 mpg | 523 gal |
| 1999 → 2000 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2000 → 2001 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
| 2001 → 2002 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
What Concorde fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2002 Chrysler Concorde burns 548 to 605 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,816 | $173 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $2,118 | $202 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,421 | $231 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2002 model year is $2,950 to $3,300 a year in fuel, or $3,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 21 mpg the Chrysler Concorde is exactly at the median.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Chrysler nameplates
Every Chrysler model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.