Chrysler New Yorker MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chrysler New Yorker has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 1985 to 1993. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (1986) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (1985). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 4 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #26 of 34 (24th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1986 | 2 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #15 of 38 (62th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1987 | 2 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #12 of 38 (70th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium, Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1989 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #31 of 52 (41th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1990 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #24 of 51 (54th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1991 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #23 of 57 (61th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1992 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #23 of 50 (55th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1993 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #15 of 48 (70th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chrysler New Yorker placed highest in 1987 at #12 of 38, and lowest in 1989 at #31 of 52. It spent 6 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1991 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1990 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1990 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1989 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO) CA model, turbocharged | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 18 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (FFS,TRBO), turbocharged | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 → 1986 | 19 → 21 mpg | +2 mpg | 548 gal |
| 1987 → 1989 | 21 → 19 mpg | -2 mpg | 605 gal |
| 1992 → 1993 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
What New Yorker fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1993 Chrysler New Yorker burns 575 to 575 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 | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1993 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 20 mpg the Chrysler New Yorker is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $403 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize 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.