Dodge · 1985–1989 · Gas
Dodge Lancer MPG by year
The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Dodge Lancer, from 1985 to 1989. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1986, at 26 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1989 model is 4% more efficient than the best 1985 model (25 vs. 24 MPG). The 1989 model is 22% more efficient than the median midsize car that year (25 vs. 20.5 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Lancer, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Lancer model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 31 | 20.5 | — | 7 | $1,860 |
| 1988 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 31 | 20 | — | 6 | $1,860 |
| 1987 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 17 |
21 / 29 | 19 | — | 8 | $1,938 |
| 1986 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 19 |
22 / 32 | 19 | — | 6 | $1,788 |
| 1985 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 31 | 20 | — | 8 | $1,938 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Lancer year has the best fuel economy?
The 1986 Dodge Lancer, rated up to 26 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,788 a year.
Which Dodge Lancer year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1985 model, whose most efficient version is rated 24 MPG combined (about $1,938 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Dodge Lancer?
The 1989 Dodge Lancer is rated up to 25 MPG combined.