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1987 Dodge Charger MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Dodge Charger is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (22 city / 32 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 26 MPG. That's down 4 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 18th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,788 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 22 MPG city · 32 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,788 15,000 mi/yr · $11.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #18 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Dodge Charger's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway3213.67.4
Combined2611.19.0

How it ranks among 1987 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Subaru Justy34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Isuzu I-Mark33 MPG $1,409
  6. 18Dodge Charger26 MPG $1,788
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1987 ChargerOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Charger MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Charger		 Gas 22 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Charger		 Gas 21 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Charger GLH-S		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Charger GLH-S		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Charger		 Gas 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
77 cu ft
Cargo volume
19 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
342 g/mi

1987 Dodge Charger vs. rivals

vs Plymouth Turismo 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Prelude 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Charger saves $72/yr vs Subaru XT 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Charger saves $72/yr vs Chevrolet Cavalier 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Charger saves $72/yr vs Mitsubishi Cordia 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Charger saves $72/yr vs Volkswagen Fox 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Charger saves $72/yr vs Yugo GV/GVX 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Celica 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Hatchback 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Hatchback saves $185/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Dodge Charger?

Up to 26 MPG combined (22 city / 32 highway); ratings range from 20 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Dodge Charger use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Dodge Charger?

The 1987 Dodge Charger's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Dodge Charger per year?

About $1,788 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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