1987 · Midsize Car · Gas

1987 Dodge Lancer MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Dodge Lancer is a midsize car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 24 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 32 midsize cars rated for 1987, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #4 of 32 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Dodge Lancer's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1987 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Dodge Aries25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Plymouth Reliant25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Ford Taurus24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Dodge Lancer24 MPG $1,938
  5. 5Buick Century23 MPG $2,022
  6. 32Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur9 MPG $5,167
1987 LancerOther midsize carsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

Lancer MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Lancer		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Lancer		 Gas 19 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Lancer		 Gas 20 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Lancer		 Gas 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Lancer		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Lancer		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Lancer Convertible		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Lancer Convertible		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1987 Dodge Lancer vs. rivals

vs Plymouth Reliant 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Reliant saves $78/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Lancer saves $84/yr vs Ford Taurus 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Century 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Lancer saves $84/yr vs Chevrolet Celebrity 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Lancer saves $84/yr vs Pontiac 6000 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Lancer saves $84/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Dodge Lancer?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 17 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Dodge Lancer use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1987 Dodge Lancer's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

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

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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