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Dodge Omni

Dodge Omni
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The official data lists 29 versions of the Dodge Omni (1984–1990), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1984–1990
Markets
United States
Engines
1.6 L to 2.2 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
7.8 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Dodge Omni?

The Omni is a compact, front-wheel-drive hatchback with five doors, designed to make everyday trips and carrying cargo easier. It shared its basic concept with the Plymouth Horizon, as Chrysler brought smaller, front-wheel-drive cars into its North American range.

Generation and engines

The first-generation Omni is known as the L-body. The US model years listed are 1984–1990, with petrol engine sizes from 1.6 L to 2.2 L.

How economical is the Dodge Omni?

For US models from 1984–1990, the best combined EPA rating is 30 MPG. The lowest listed consumption is 7.8 L/100 km under the EPA procedure.

Where was it sold?

The US figures cover 29 versions of the Omni, all with petrol engines.

Questions and answers

What kind of car is the Dodge Omni?

It is a compact, five-door hatchback with front-wheel drive.

Which generation is represented?

The first-generation L-body, covering 1984–1990 in the US figures.

What engine sizes are listed?

Petrol engines from 1.6 L to 2.2 L.

What is the Omni’s best listed fuel economy?

The EPA figure is 30 MPG combined.

Omni first generation (1984–1990)

Dodge Omni first generation
Photo: Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Model codes: L-body · References: en.wikipedia.org

United States 29 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
1990(FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1989(FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1989(FFS), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1987–1988(FFS), SIL · (FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1988(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1987(TURBO)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1987(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1986(FFS), SIL1.6 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)1.6 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1986(FFS), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1986(FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1986(FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1986(FFS,TRBO) (MPFI)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model, SIL1.6 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
1985(FFS), SIL1.6 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model, SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model · (FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1985(FFS), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1985(FFS), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
1985(FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1984(FFS)1.6 LPetrol4-speed manual–30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA184 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model1.6 LPetrol4-speed manual–29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA190 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–26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 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

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