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Dodge 600

Dodge 600
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The official data lists 27 versions of the Dodge 600 (1984–1989), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1984–1989
Markets
United States
Engines
2.2 L to 2.6 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
9.4 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Dodge 600?

The Dodge 600 was a mid-size car in Dodge’s 1980s range, with a more formal look than the company’s smaller K-cars. It came as a four-door sedan, a two-door coupe and a convertible. The different body styles gave the 600 a place in both everyday family motoring and open-top cruising.

Generations and engines

The 600 was sold from 1984 to 1988. Its design was part of Chrysler’s K-car family, a line of front-wheel-drive cars that helped the company broaden its range in the 1980s. The sedan used the E platform, while the coupe and convertible were based on the K platform. Petrol engines ranged from 2.2 L to 2.6 L, including a turbocharged 2.2 L in some versions.

How economical was the Dodge 600?

In United States EPA figures, the Dodge 600 was listed from 1984 to 1989. The lowest combined consumption was 9.4 L/100 km, and the best combined rating was 25 MPG. These are EPA figures for the US market.

Where was it sold?

Dodge 600 fuel economy figures are listed for the United States. The model brought sedan, coupe and convertible body styles into Dodge’s mid-size range.

Questions and answers

What body styles did the Dodge 600 have?

It was offered as a four-door sedan, two-door coupe and convertible.

What engines were available?

Petrol engines ranged from 2.2 L to 2.6 L, including a turbocharged 2.2 L.

What was its best EPA fuel economy?

The best combined EPA rating was 25 MPG, and the lowest combined consumption was 9.4 L/100 km.

600 600 (1984–1988)

Dodge 600 600
Photo: MercurySable99 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: E, K · Sold in: United States · References: en.wikipedia.org

United States 26 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1988(FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1987(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1987(FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1987(FFS)2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1985–1986(FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1986(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1986(FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1986(FFS)2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1985(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1985(FFS,TRBO) CA model2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985(FFS) · (FFS) CA model2.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model2.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic–21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1984(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic–22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1984(FFS,TRBO) · (FFS,TRBO) CA model2.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1984(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic–23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1984(FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual–24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1984(FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual–22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1984(FFS,TRBO) · (FFS,TRBO) CA model2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual–20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic–21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual–25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual–22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1984(FFS)2.6 LPetrol3-speed automatic–20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1984CA model2.6 LPetrol3-speed automatic–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km

Versions outside these generations

United States 1 version

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1989(FFS,TRBO)2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.