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Dodge Lancer MPG

EPA fuel economy for 38 Dodge Lancer trims sold from 1985 to 1989. Best ever: 26 MPG (1986 Lancer). Latest model year 1989: 19 to 25 MPG combined across 7 trims.

26best combined MPG (1986)
22 / 32city / highway of the best trim
17lowest combined MPG (1987)
5model years rated
$2,690a year to fuel, cheapest 1989 trim at EPA prices

Dodge Lancer fuel cost calculator

Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.

At $4.48 a gallon for regular, $5.49 for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1989 Dodge Lancer to fuel is the Lancer, 2.2 L, 4 cyl (25 MPG) at $2,690 a year. The Lancer, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (19 MPG) costs $4,330, so the thriftier trim saves $1,640 a year and $8,200 over five years.

1989 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular25$2,690cheapest
Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular24$2,800+$110
Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular23$2,920+$230
Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular22$3,050+$370
Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium21$3,920+$1,230
Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium21$3,920+$1,230
Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDPremium19$4,330+$1,650

Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.

Dodge Lancer MPG by year

YearBest combinedCityHwyBest trim that yearTrims
1989252131Lancer, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd7
1988252231Lancer, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd6
1987242129Lancer, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd11
1986262232Lancer, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd6
1985242131Lancer, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd8

Every Dodge Lancer trim

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCityHwyCombCO2 g/miFuel cost/yr
1989Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular213125355$2,690
1989Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular213124370$2,800
1989Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212623386$2,920
1989Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202622404$3,050
1989Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium182621423$3,920
1989Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium182621423$3,920
1989Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDPremium172219468$4,330
1988Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223125355$2,690
1988Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212623386$2,920
1988Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192923386$2,920
1988Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202622404$3,050
1988Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium182621423$3,920
1988Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDPremium182320444$4,120
1987Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,800
1987Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192923386$2,920
1987Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202421423$3,200
1987Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium182621423$3,920
1987Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular192521423$3,200
1987Lancer Convertible2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium182621423$3,920
1987Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172420444$3,360
1987Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDPremium172219468$4,330
1987Lancer Convertible2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDPremium172219468$4,330
1987Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular152017523$3,950
1987Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular152017523$3,950
1986Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223226342$2,580
1986Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,800
1986Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212422404$3,050
1986Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202321423$3,200
1986Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium172620444$4,120
1986Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDPremium182219468$4,330
1985Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular213124370$2,800
1985Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular193023386$2,920
1985Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular203023386$2,920
1985Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular192321423$3,200
1985Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202421423$3,200
1985Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium172620444$4,120
1985Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDPremium172219468$4,330
1985Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDPremium182219468$4,330

CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).

Compare with other 1989 Midsize Cars

VehicleCombinedCityHwy
1989 Chevrolet Corsica252131
1989 Chrysler LeBaron GTS252131
1989 Dodge Aries252231
1989 Plymouth Reliant252231
1989 Dodge Spirit242131
1989 Eagle Medallion Sedan242129

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Questions people ask

What is the best MPG for a Dodge Lancer?

The most efficient Dodge Lancer the EPA has rated is the 1986 Lancer at 26 MPG combined (22 city, 32 highway).

What MPG does the 1989 Dodge Lancer get?

1989 Dodge Lancer trims range from 19 to 25 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.

Which Dodge Lancer has the worst fuel economy?

The 1987 Lancer is the lowest rated at 17 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a Dodge Lancer for a year?

At $4.48 a gallon for regular, $5.49 for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1989 Dodge Lancer to fuel is the Lancer, 2.2 L, 4 cyl (25 MPG) at $2,690 a year. The Lancer, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (19 MPG) costs $4,330, so the thriftier trim saves $1,640 a year and $8,200 over five years.

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