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1987 Dodge Daytona MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Dodge Daytona is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (19 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG. That's down 3 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 34th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 19 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #34 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Dodge Daytona's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2912.38.1
Combined239.810.2

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. 34Dodge Daytona23 MPG $2,022
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1987 DaytonaOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Daytona MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Daytona		 Gas 19 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Daytona		 Gas 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Daytona		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Daytona		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
83 cu ft
Cargo volume
17 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

1987 Dodge Daytona vs. rivals

vs Ford Mustang 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Mustang saves $84/yr vs Mitsubishi Tredia 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Tredia saves $84/yr vs Subaru XT 25 MPG · $1,860/yr XT saves $162/yr vs Volkswagen Cabriolet 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan 200SX 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Daytona saves $92/yr vs Nissan Pulsar NX 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Pulsar NX saves $162/yr vs Chevrolet Camaro 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Daytona saves $303/yr vs Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am/Formula 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Daytona saves $303/yr vs Chrysler LeBaron 24 MPG · $1,938/yr LeBaron saves $84/yr vs Chrysler Laser/Daytona 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Daytona saves $800/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Dodge Daytona?

Up to 23 MPG combined (19 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 19 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Dodge Daytona use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1987 Dodge Daytona's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

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

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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