Chrysler Town and Country MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chrysler Town and Country has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 21 model years, from 1988 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2009) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (1992). The EPA record holds 43 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minivan - 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #7 of 18 (65th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1989 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #13 of 20 (37th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1990 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #10 of 25 (63th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1991 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #6 of 11 (50th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 1992 | 2 | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | #19 of 50 (63th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1993 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #16 of 54 (72th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1994 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #24 of 48 (51th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1995 | 2 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #23 of 44 (49th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1996 | 3 | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | #19 of 46 (60th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1997 | 3 | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | #19 of 48 (62th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1998 | 4 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #25 of 41 (40th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| 1999 | 4 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #6 of 14 (62th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD, Minivan - 4WD |
| 2006 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #5 of 14 (69th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 2-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2009 | 3 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #2 of 9 (88th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2010 | 3 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #2 of 8 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #6 of 8 (29th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #6 of 9 (38th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #5 of 8 (43th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2014 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #6 of 9 (38th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2015 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #7 of 10 (33th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2016 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #5 of 8 (43th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85, Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chrysler Town and Country placed highest in 2009 at #2 of 9, and lowest in 1998 at #25 of 41. It spent 12 of its 21 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.6L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 445 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 454 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 4.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or E85 | GAS 380, FFV | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2009 | 4.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 4.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.3L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | GAS 420 FFS | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.3L 6-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | FFV | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1999 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1998 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 14 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1998 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.3L 6-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1998 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.3L 6-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1998 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.8L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.8L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1991 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1990 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1989 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1988 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 4 of 6 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 → 1989 | 18 → 17 mpg | -1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 1989 → 1990 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 1993 → 1994 | 18 → 17 mpg | -1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 1995 → 1996 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 1999 → 2006 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 2006 → 2009 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
What Town and Country fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country 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 2016 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 Minivan - 2WD
Across the 36 nameplates EPA classifies as Minivan - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 20 mpg. At 20 mpg the Chrysler Town and Country is exactly at the median.
- All Minivan - 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
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