The official data lists 28 versions of the Dodge Lancer (1985–1989), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.
At a glance
Years in the data
1985–1989
Markets
United States
Engines
2.2 L to 2.5 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
9.0 L/100 km (EPA)
What is the Dodge Lancer?
The Dodge Lancer is a mid-size, five-door hatchback with a rear liftgate, giving the car a practical layout for passengers and cargo. Its H-body designation places it within Chrysler’s mid-size platform family.
Generation and engines
The H-body Lancer was sold in the United States for the model years 1985–1989. Its petrol engines range from 2.2 L to 2.5 L.
How economical is the Dodge Lancer?
The US EPA rates the Lancer’s best combined result at 26 MPG, with lowest listed consumption of 9 L/100 km under the same procedure. EPA results use a different test procedure from European WLTP or NEDC and Canada’s 5-cycle test, so ratings across markets are not directly interchangeable.
Where was it sold?
The US figures cover 28 versions of the Lancer, with petrol as the fuel type.
Model codes: H-body · Sold in: United States · References: en.wikipedia.org
United States 28 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
1987–1989(FFS,TRBO)
2.2 L
Petrol
5-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA
263 g/km
1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP
2.2 L
Petrol
3-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive
23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA
240 g/km
1989(FFS)
2.2 L
Petrol
5-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA
221 g/km
1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP
2.5 L
Petrol
3-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive
22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA
251 g/km
1989(FFS,TRBO)
2.5 L
Petrol
3-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive
19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA
291 g/km
1989(FFS,TRBO)
2.5 L
Petrol
5-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA
263 g/km
1989(FFS)
2.5 L
Petrol
5-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA
230 g/km
1988(FFS,TRBO)
2.2 L
Petrol
3-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive
20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA
276 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
1987–1988(FFS), SIL · (FFS)
2.5 L
Petrol
5-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA
240 g/km
1987(FFS,TRBO)
2.2 L
Petrol
3-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive
19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA
291 g/km
1987(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
24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA
230 g/km
1987(FFS,TRBO) (MPFI)
2.2 L
Petrol
3-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive
17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA
325 g/km
1987(FFS,TRBO) (MPFI)
2.2 L
Petrol
5-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA
276 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
1985–1986(FFS,TRBO)
2.2 L
Petrol
3-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive
19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA
291 g/km
1986(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
1985–1986(FFS,TRBO)
2.2 L
Petrol
5-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA
276 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), SIL
2.5 L
Petrol
5-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA
230 g/km
1985(FFS,TRBO) CA model
2.2 L
Petrol
3-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive
19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA
291 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) CA model, SIL
2.2 L
Petrol
5-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA
240 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model, SIL
2.2 L
Petrol
5-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA
240 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
24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA
230 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.
