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Plymouth · model year 1997

1997 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD

Special purpose · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Special Purpose Vehicles

EPA figures · 1997fueleconomy.gov

18MPG combined

16/22MPG city / highway

$3,700fuel a year

494 g CO₂ per mile 3.3 L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd

This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

Where it places

The CarCody take

The 1997 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD is a gasoline special-purpose vehicle with front-wheel drive, a 3.3-liter six-cylinder engine, and a four-speed automatic. Its defining figure is 18 combined MPG, with 16 MPG city and 22 MPG highway. Listed annual fuel cost is $3,700, and tailpipe CO2 is 493.72 grams per mile.

Good to know

Front-wheel drive
3.3-liter six-cylinder engine
Four-speed automatic transmission
22 MPG highway rating

Watch for

18 MPG combined rating
16 MPG city rating
$3,700 listed annual fuel cost
493.72 grams of CO2 per mile

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a gasoline special-purpose vehicle Buyers who value front-wheel drive and an automatic

Choose this Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD if its front-wheel-drive layout and special-purpose body fit your needs and you accept gasoline running costs. Plan around 18 MPG overall, with fuel economy dropping to 16 MPG in city driving and reaching 22 MPG on the highway. The $3,700 annual fuel figure and 493.72 grams of CO2 per mile make operating impact a central part of the decision.

What it is

This 1997 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD is a special-purpose vehicle. It uses front-wheel drive and gasoline, with a 3.3-liter six-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.

The numbers

The key figure is 18 combined MPG. In city driving, it is rated at 16 MPG. On the highway, it is rated at 22 MPG. Those figures describe the same gasoline powertrain in different driving conditions.

What it costs to run

The listed annual fuel cost is $3,700. That figure reflects the vehicle's 18 MPG combined rating and gasoline fuel type. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 493.72 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

Use 18 MPG as the comparison number when weighing this Voyager/Grand Voyager against other vehicles. Its 16 city MPG and 22 highway MPG show how the result changes with driving conditions, while the special-purpose class identifies its vehicle type.

Who it suits

This makes sense for a buyer considering a gasoline special-purpose vehicle and who wants front-wheel drive with an automatic transmission. The 22 highway MPG rating matters more for trips dominated by highway miles; 16 city MPG matters more in stop-and-go use.

Trade-offs

The 3.3-liter six-cylinder and automatic gearbox provide the stated powertrain layout, but the combined rating is 18 MPG. City use is lower at 16 MPG, and the listed annual fuel cost is $3,700. Tailpipe CO2 is 493.72 grams per mile.

Verdict

Every figure on record

Combined MPG: 18 MPG
City MPG: 16 MPG
Highway MPG: 22 MPG
Annual fuel cost: $3,700
Tailpipe CO₂: 494 g per mile
Model year: 1997
Body: Special purpose
EPA size class: Special Purpose Vehicles
Drive: Front-Wheel Drive
Engine: 3.3 L 6-cyl
Transmission: Automatic 4-spd
Fuel: Gasoline

Questions

What fuel does the 1997 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD use?

It uses gasoline.

What is its combined fuel economy?

The combined rating is 18 MPG.

What are its city and highway MPG figures?

It is rated at 16 MPG in the city and 22 MPG on the highway.

How much fuel cost is listed each year?

The listed annual fuel cost is $3,700.

What engine and transmission does it have?

It has a 3.3-liter six-cylinder engine and a four-speed automatic transmission.

Is the 1997 Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD front-wheel drive?

Yes. The drive type is front-wheel drive.

What are its tailpipe CO2 emissions?

Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 493.72 grams per mile.