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1991 Dodge Shadow MPG & fuel economy

The 1991 Dodge Shadow is a subcompact car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 25 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1990 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1991, it ranks 24th 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 21 MPG city · 31 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, 1991 #24 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1991 Dodge Shadow's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1991 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro47 MPG $989
  2. 2Chevrolet Sprint40 MPG $1,162
  3. 3Pontiac Firefly40 MPG $1,162
  4. 4Suzuki Swift40 MPG $1,162
  5. 5Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  6. 24Dodge Shadow25 MPG $1,860
  7. 63Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental10 MPG $5,925
1991 ShadowOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

Shadow MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Shadow Convertible		 Gas 21 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Shadow		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Shadow Convertible		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Shadow		 Gas 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Shadow Convertible		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Shadow Convertible		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Shadow Convertible		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
Shadow		 Gas 17 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
85 cu ft
Cargo volume
10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1991 Dodge Shadow vs. rivals

vs Toyota Corolla 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Corolla saves $72/yr vs Chevrolet Cavalier 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Impulse 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Impulse saves $72/yr vs Pontiac Sunbird 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Sunbird saves $72/yr vs Geo Prizm 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Prizm saves $138/yr vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Shadow saves $78/yr vs Chrysler LeBaron 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Shadow saves $254/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1991 Dodge Shadow?

Up to 25 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 18 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1991 Dodge Shadow use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1991 Dodge Shadow?

The 1991 Dodge Shadow's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1991 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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