1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S.

The 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S has 2 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L.

The 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S is 21 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L211826
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L201725

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S is $3,075.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,875 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L$3,000spend $3,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L$3,150spend $4,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S will consume in one year is 15 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L15

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S Emit?

The 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/dodge/charger-glh-s/1987.

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