Chrysler LeBaron GTS
22.1 MPG The 1989 Chrysler LeBaron GTS is EPA-rated at 22.1 MPG combined (19.4 city / 26.9 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 679 gallons, $2172 a year in fuel, or $0.145 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1985–1989 run it averages 21.8 MPG, improving by 0.8 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.113 | $1131 | $1697 | $2262 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.136 | $1357 | $2036 | $2715 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.145 | $1448 | $2172 | $2896 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.158 | $1584 | $2376 | $3167 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.181 | $1810 | $2715 | $3620 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.204 | $2036 | $3054 | $4072 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.226 | $2262 | $3394 | $4525 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 22.1 MPG | 19.4 | 26.9 | $3143 | 404 | 7 |
| 1988 | 22.3 MPG | 19.7 | 26.8 | $3042 | 400 | 6 |
| 1987 | 21.5 MPG | 19 | 25.8 | $3150 | 416 | 6 |
| 1986 | 22 MPG | 19.8 | 26 | $3117 | 409 | 6 |
| 1985 | 21.3 MPG | 18.9 | 25.9 | $3231 | 421 | 8 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Chrysler LeBaron GTS ranks 142 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Cadillac CTS (22.3), Cadillac CT5 AWD (22.5), Cadillac CTS AWD (22.5), Kia Stinger RWD (22.5), Lincoln MKZ FWD (22.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 404 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chrysler LeBaron GTS get?
The 1989 Chrysler LeBaron GTS is rated at 22.1 MPG combined by the EPA — 19.4 city and 26.9 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 21.8 MPG, ranging from 19 to 26 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chrysler LeBaron GTS cost in fuel per year?
At 22.1 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 679 gallons — roughly $2172 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.145 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1989 model is $3143.
Has the Chrysler LeBaron GTS become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 21.3 MPG in 1985 to 22.1 in 1989 — an improvement of 0.8 MPG, or 4% across 5 model years.
Is the Chrysler LeBaron GTS efficient for its class?
It ranks 142 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 5.1 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.