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1988 Dodge Shadow MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Dodge Shadow is a compact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1987 model. Among 47 compact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 18th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #18 of 47 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Dodge Shadow's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1988 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Chevrolet Nova29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Mercury Tracer27 MPG $1,722
  5. 5Mazda 32327 MPG $1,722
  6. 18Dodge Shadow25 MPG $1,860
  7. 47Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1988 ShadowOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Shadow MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Shadow		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Shadow		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Shadow		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Shadow		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Shadow		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Shadow		 Gas 18 MPG 23 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
89 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1988 Dodge Shadow vs. rivals

vs Toyota Camry 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Plymouth Sundance 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Sedan 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Laser 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Accord 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Accord saves $72/yr vs Mercury Topaz 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Shadow saves $78/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Jetta 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Skylark 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Tempo 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Shadow saves $78/yr vs Chevrolet Beretta 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Corsica 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Dodge Shadow?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Dodge Shadow use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Dodge Shadow?

The 1988 Dodge Shadow's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Dodge Shadow per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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