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1985 Chrysler LeBaron MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Chrysler LeBaron is a midsize car offered in 11 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 46 midsize cars rated for 1985, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1985 #6 of 46 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Chrysler LeBaron's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	21	8.9	11.2
Highway	30	12.8	7.8
Combined	24	10.2	9.8

How it ranks among 1985 Midsize Cars

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1Chevrolet Citation II25 MPG $1,860
2Dodge Aries25 MPG $1,860
3Plymouth Reliant25 MPG $1,860
4Buick Century24 MPG $1,938
5Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera24 MPG $1,938
6Chrysler LeBaron24 MPG $1,938
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46Maserati Quattroporte8 MPG $5,812

1985 LeBaronOther midsize carsClass median: $2,447/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

LeBaron MPG across model years

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11 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual LeBaron GTS	Gas	21 MPG	30 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual LeBaron GTS	Gas	19 MPG	30 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual LeBaron GTS	Gas	20 MPG	30 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic LeBaron	Gas	21 MPG	24 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic LeBaron Convertible	Gas	19 MPG	23 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic LeBaron	Gas	19 MPG	24 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic LeBaron GTS	Gas	20 MPG	24 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
FWD · 2.6L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic LeBaron Convertible	Gas	18 MPG	21 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual LeBaron GTS	Gas	17 MPG	26 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic LeBaron Convertible	Gas	17 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic LeBaron	Gas	18 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 98 cu ft
Cargo volume: 18 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 370 g/mi

1985 Chrysler LeBaron vs. rivals

vs Buick Century 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Celebrity 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Lancer 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac 6000 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Century Diesel 27 MPG · $2,056/yr LeBaron saves $118/yr vs Plymouth Reliant 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Reliant saves $78/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr LeBaron saves $197/yr vs Chevrolet Citation II 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Citation II saves $78/yr vs Dodge Aries 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Aries saves $78/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Chrysler LeBaron?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Chrysler LeBaron use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Chrysler LeBaron?