Chrysler Town and Country 2WD
18.5 MPG The 2006 Chrysler Town and Country 2WD is EPA-rated at 18.5 MPG combined (16.5 city / 23.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 811 gallons, $2595 a year in fuel, or $0.173 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1990–2006 run it averages 17.9 MPG, essentially flat across 11 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 | $0.135 | $1351 | $2027 | $2703 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.162 | $1622 | $2432 | $3243 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.173 | $1730 | $2595 | $3459 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.189 | $1892 | $2838 | $3784 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.216 | $2162 | $3243 | $4324 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.243 | $2432 | $3649 | $4865 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.270 | $2703 | $4054 | $5405 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 18.5 MPG | 16.5 | 23.5 | $3375 | 481 | 2 |
| 1999 | 18 MPG | 15.7 | 22 | $3450 | 494 | 3 |
| 1998 | 18 MPG | 15.7 | 22 | $3450 | 494 | 3 |
| 1997 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 1996 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 1995 | 17 MPG | 15 | 21 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 1994 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 1993 | 18 MPG | 16 | 22 | $3450 | 494 | 1 |
| 1992 | 18 MPG | 16 | 21 | $3450 | 494 | 1 |
| 1991 | 18 MPG | 16 | 21 | $3450 | 494 | 1 |
| 1990 | 18 MPG | 16 | 22 | $3450 | 494 | 1 |
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 43 special purpose vehicles models tracked here, the Chrysler Town and Country 2WD ranks 15 on current figures, against a class average of 17.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Bronco 4WD (18.7), Dodge Colt Vista 4WD (19), Jeep Grand Wagoneer 4WD (19), Plymouth Colt Vista 4WD (19), Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD (19).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 481 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chrysler Town and Country 2WD get?
The 2006 Chrysler Town and Country 2WD is rated at 18.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 16.5 city and 23.5 highway. Across all 11 model years in the database it averages 17.9 MPG, ranging from 17 to 19 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chrysler Town and Country 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 18.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 811 gallons — roughly $2595 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.173 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2006 model is $3375.
Has the Chrysler Town and Country 2WD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 18.5 MPG today against 18 in 1990 — essentially flat across 11 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Chrysler Town and Country 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 15 of 43 in the Special Purpose Vehicles class on current figures, against a class average of 17.6 MPG. That is 0.9 better 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.