1987 Dodge Lancer

The 1987 Dodge Lancer is listed in 11 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.2 L 4-cyl, 2.2 L 4-cyl turbo and 2.5 L 4-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 17 to 24 MPG (best: 9.8 L/100 km).

Model year1987
Versions11
ClassMidsize Cars, Subcompact Cars
DriveFront-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
Lancer2.2 L 4-cylAutomatic 3-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular20 / 24 / 2111.2423Midsize Cars
Lancer2.2 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 3-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 22 / 1912.4468Midsize Cars
Lancer2.2 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 3-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular15 / 20 / 1713.8523Midsize Cars
Lancer2.2 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 3-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular15 / 20 / 1713.8523Midsize Cars
Lancer2.2 L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular21 / 29 / 249.8370Midsize Cars
Lancer2.2 L 4-cyl turboManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 26 / 2111.2423Midsize Cars
Lancer2.2 L 4-cyl turboManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular17 / 24 / 2011.8444Midsize Cars
Lancer2.5 L 4-cylAutomatic 3-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular19 / 25 / 2111.2423Midsize Cars
Lancer2.5 L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular19 / 29 / 2310.2386Midsize Cars
Lancer Convertible2.2 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 3-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 22 / 1912.4468Subcompact Cars
Lancer Convertible2.2 L 4-cyl turboManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 26 / 2111.2423Subcompact Cars

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

Safety recalls

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