Dodge Shadow first generation

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The Dodge Shadow first generation (1987–1994): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 20 versions in the United States.

Model codes: P-body

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	–	4,361–4,366 mm
Width	–	1,709 mm
Height	–	1,336–1,349 mm
Wheelbase	–	2,464–2,469 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	–	1,183–1,288 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)	283–396 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	2,265–2,520 L EPA	–

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)

462 complaints for model years 1987–1994. 86 crashes · 27 fires · 68 injuries · 2 deaths

Airbags 60
Seats 59
Engine 45
Transmission and drivetrain 34

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 20 versions of the Dodge Shadow first generation

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United States 20 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
1990–1994(FFS), CLKUP	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA	240–251 g/km
1989–1994(FFS)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	23–26 MPG (9.0–10.2 L/100 km) EPA	212–240 g/km
1990–1994(FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21–23 MPG (10.2–11.2 L/100 km) EPA	240–263 g/km
1988–1994(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	23–25 MPG (9.4–10.2 L/100 km) EPA	221–240 g/km
1992–1994(FFS), CLKUP	3.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19–21 MPG (11.2–12.4 L/100 km) EPA	263–291 g/km
1992–1994(FFS)	3.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	18–21 MPG (11.2–13.1 L/100 km) EPA	263–307 g/km
1991–1992(FFS,TRBO), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	18–20 MPG (11.8–13.1 L/100 km) EPA	276–307 g/km
1989–1992(FFS,TRBO)	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA	263–276 g/km
1987–1991(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
1989–1990(FFS,TRBO)	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 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) · (FFS), CLKUP	2.5 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1987–1988SIL · (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,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	2.2 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(TURBO)	2.2 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 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(TURBO)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1987(FFS,TRBO) (MPFI)	2.2 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 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.