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Dodge Aries

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The official data lists 43 versions of the Dodge Aries (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): 9.0 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Dodge Aries?

The Dodge Aries is a front-wheel-drive family car from Chrysler’s K-car era. It came as a coupe, sedan or station wagon, with a roomy cabin in a practical package. The different body styles gave it a place in everyday family and commuter life.

The Aries was one of the cars that established Chrysler’s K-car platform. Its front-wheel-drive layout became the basis for a broad family of cars. The Aries K generation ran from 1984 to 1989 in the United States.

Generation and engines

Aries K refers to the car’s K platform; it was a single generation rather than a sequence of redesigns during its US run from 1984 to 1989.

The listed petrol engines ranged from 2.2 L to 2.6 L.

Fuel consumption and where it was sold

Official US EPA figures give the Aries a best combined rating of 26 MPG and a lowest listed consumption of 9 L/100 km. EPA testing differs from European WLTP and NEDC procedures.

The US range included 43 petrol versions from 1984 to 1989.

Questions and answers

What body styles did the Dodge Aries have?

It was available as a coupe, sedan and station wagon.

What does Aries K mean?

It identifies the Aries as part of Chrysler’s K-car family, built on the K platform.

What engine sizes were offered in the US Aries?

The petrol engine range ran from 2.2 L to 2.6 L.

What is the best combined EPA rating?

It is 26 MPG combined, with a lowest listed consumption of 9 L/100 km.

Aries Aries K (1984–1989)

Dodge Aries Aries K — Photo: Karrmann / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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

United States 43 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 version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1989(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1988(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1988(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1988(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1988(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1988(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1987(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1987(POLICE) (FFS) · (FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1987(FFS), SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1987(FFS), SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1987(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1987(POLICE) (FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) · (POLICE) (FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1986(FFS), SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA	212 g/km
1986(POLICE) (FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1986(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1986(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model, SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model, SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model, SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model · (FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1985(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1985(FFS), SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1985(FFS), SIL	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model · (FFS)	2.6 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1985(FFS)	2.6 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1984(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
1984(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	–	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1984(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	–	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1984(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	–	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1984(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	–	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model	2.2 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	–	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	–	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
1984(FFS)	2.6 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1984CA model	2.6 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1984CA model	2.6 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 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.