Chrysler LeBaron Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record

The Chrysler LeBaron Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 12 model years, from 1984 to 1995. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (1987) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1989). The EPA record holds 51 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chrysler LeBaron Convertible placed highest in 1995 at #24 of 50, and lowest in 1991 at #45 of 73. It spent 1 of its 12 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 51 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

How the rating has moved between model years

Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 7 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.

What LeBaron Convertible fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1995 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible burns 548 to 548 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.

EPA’s own estimate for the 1995 model year is $2,950 to $2,950 a year in fuel, or $3,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Subcompact Cars

Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 21 mpg the Chrysler LeBaron Convertible is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $240 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

• All Subcompact 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.