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Dodge Shadow

Dodge Shadow
Photo: Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons · CC0

The official data lists 51 versions of the Dodge Shadow (1987–1994), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1987–1994
Markets
United States
Engines
2.2 L to 3.0 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
9.0 L/100 km (EPA)

What is the Dodge Shadow?

The Dodge Shadow is a compact hatchback sold in the United States from 1987 to 1994. Its rear hatch opened onto the cargo area, giving the small car a flexible layout for everyday use.

The Shadow sat among the smaller cars in Dodge’s range. Its P-body design drew on Chrysler’s compact-car experience and gave the model a distinct shape within the late-eighties and early-nineties lineup.

Generation and engines

The Shadow had one generation, from 1987 to 1994, identified by the code P-body. US petrol engines ranged from 2.2 to 3.0 litres. The EPA figures cover 51 versions across the model’s years and configurations.

How economical is the Dodge Shadow?

The lowest listed consumption is 9 L/100 km under EPA testing, and the best combined EPA rating is 26 MPG. These figures use the US Environmental Protection Agency procedure. European WLTP and NEDC tests, and Canada’s 5-cycle test, work differently, so results from those markets would not be directly comparable.

US figures cover petrol versions from 1987 to 1994.

Where was the Shadow sold?

The Shadow appears in US EPA figures for model years 1987 to 1994, with petrol engines across the listed versions.

Questions and answers

What kind of car was the Dodge Shadow?

It was a compact hatchback sold in the United States.

How many generations of Shadow were there?

One: the first generation, from 1987 to 1994.

What is its lowest listed fuel consumption?

9 L/100 km under EPA testing; its best combined EPA rating is 26 MPG.

Shadow first generation (1987–1994)

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

Model codes: P-body · References: en.wikipedia.org, cars.com

United States 51 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
1994(FFS), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1994(FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1994(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1994(FFS)2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1994(FFS), CLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1994(FFS)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1992–1993(FFS), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1993(FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1993(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1993(FFS)2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1992–1993(FFS), CLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1993(FFS)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1993(FFS)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1992(FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1991–1992(FFS,TRBO), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1991–1992(FFS,TRBO)2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1992(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1992(FFS)2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1992(FFS,TRBO), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1992(FFS), CLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1992(FFS)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1992(FFS)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1991(FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1991(FFS), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1991(FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1991(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1991(FFS)2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1991(FFS,TRBO), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1990(FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1990(FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1989–1990(FFS,TRBO)2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1990(FFS,TRBO)2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1990(FFS)2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1989(FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1989(FFS,TRBO)2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1989(FFS)2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1987–1988SIL · (FFS)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1987–1988(FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1988(FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1988(FFS)2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
19872.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1987(FFS,TRBO)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1987(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1987(TURBO)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1987(FFS), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1987(TURBO)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1987(FFS,TRBO) (MPFI)2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 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.