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1986 Chrysler New Yorker MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 Chrysler New Yorker is a midsize car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (20 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 21 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 1985 model. Among 37 midsize cars rated for 1986, it ranks 11th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 20 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1986 #11 of 37 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1986 Chrysler New Yorker's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	21	8.9	11.2

How it ranks among 1986 Midsize Cars

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1Dodge Aries26 MPG $1,788
2Dodge Lancer26 MPG $1,788
3Plymouth Reliant26 MPG $1,788
4Chevrolet Celebrity24 MPG $1,938
5Buick Century23 MPG $2,022
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11Chrysler New Yorker21 MPG $2,214
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37Maserati Quattroporte8 MPG $5,812

1986 New YorkerOther midsize carsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

New Yorker MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic New Yorker	Gas	20 MPG	23 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic New Yorker	Gas	18 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission: 3-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 98 cu ft
Cargo volume: 17 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 423 g/mi

1986 Chrysler New Yorker vs. rivals

vs Plymouth Caravelle 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Caravelle saves $101/yr vs Buick Riviera 20 MPG · $2,325/yr New Yorker saves $111/yr vs Oldsmobile Toronado 20 MPG · $2,325/yr New Yorker saves $111/yr vs Ford LTD 20 MPG · $2,325/yr New Yorker saves $111/yr vs Mercury Marquis 20 MPG · $2,325/yr New Yorker saves $111/yr vs Mercury Sable 20 MPG · $2,325/yr New Yorker saves $111/yr vs Buick Century 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Century saves $193/yr vs Pontiac 6000 23 MPG · $2,022/yr 6000 saves $193/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cutlass Ciera saves $193/yr vs Ford Taurus 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Taurus saves $193/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 Chrysler New Yorker?

Up to 21 MPG combined (20 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 19 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 Chrysler New Yorker use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 Chrysler New Yorker?