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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
$2,500a 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 $4.16 a gallon for regular, $5.16 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 $2,500 a year. The Lancer, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (19 MPG) costs $4,070, so the thriftier trim saves $1,570 a year and $7,850 over five years.

1989 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular25$2,500cheapest
Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular24$2,600+$100
Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular23$2,710+$220
Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular22$2,840+$340
Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium21$3,690+$1,190
Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium21$3,690+$1,190
Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDPremium19$4,070+$1,580

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$2,500
1989Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular213124370$2,600
1989Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212623386$2,710
1989Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202622404$2,840
1989Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium182621423$3,690
1989Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium182621423$3,690
1989Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDPremium172219468$4,070
1988Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223125355$2,500
1988Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212623386$2,710
1988Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192923386$2,710
1988Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202622404$2,840
1988Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium182621423$3,690
1988Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDPremium182320444$3,870
1987Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1987Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192923386$2,710
1987Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202421423$2,970
1987Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium182621423$3,690
1987Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular192521423$2,970
1987Lancer Convertible2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium182621423$3,690
1987Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172420444$3,120
1987Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDPremium172219468$4,070
1987Lancer Convertible2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDPremium172219468$4,070
1987Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular152017523$3,670
1987Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular152017523$3,670
1986Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223226342$2,400
1986Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1986Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212422404$2,840
1986Lancer2.5 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202321423$2,970
1986Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium172620444$3,870
1986Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDPremium182219468$4,070
1985Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular213124370$2,600
1985Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular193023386$2,710
1985Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular203023386$2,710
1985Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular192321423$2,970
1985Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202421423$2,970
1985Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDPremium172620444$3,870
1985Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDPremium172219468$4,070
1985Lancer2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDPremium182219468$4,070

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 $4.16 a gallon for regular, $5.16 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 $2,500 a year. The Lancer, 2.5 L, 4 cyl (19 MPG) costs $4,070, so the thriftier trim saves $1,570 a year and $7,850 over five years.

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