Dodge Lancer H-body
The Dodge Lancer H-body (1985–1989): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 18 versions in the United States.
Model codes: H-body · Sold in: United States
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,582 mm |
| Width | – | 1,735 mm |
| Height | – | 1,346 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,619 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | – | 1,173 kg |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 283–510 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,265–2,775 L EPA | – |
| Fuel tank | – | 64 L |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, pl), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
25 complaints for model years 1985–1989. 1 crash · 5 fires · 1 injury
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 18 versions of the Dodge Lancer H-body
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United States 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1989(FFS,TRBO) | 2.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 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 |
| 1988–1989(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 |
| 1985–1988(FFS,TRBO) | 2.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 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 |
| 1985–1987(FFS) | 2.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 251–263 g/km |
| 1985–1987(FFS), SIL | 2.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24–26 MPG (9.0–9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 212–230 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 |
| 1986–1987(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 |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.