1987 Dodge Omni 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 Omni.
The 1987 Dodge Omni has 3 model options: Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L.
The 1987 Dodge Omni Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.
The 1987 Dodge Omni Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.
The 1987 Dodge Omni Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1987 Dodge Omni Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1987 Dodge Omni is 22 miles per gallon.
The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:
| Model Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L | 22 | 21 | 24 |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L | 25 | 22 | 31 |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L | 20 | 17 | 26 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1987 Dodge Omni?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 1987 Dodge Omni is $3,017.
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 Omni to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,583 more on fuel.
The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:
| Model Option | Fuel Cost | 5-Year Save/Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L | $2,850 | spend $2,750 more |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L | $2,500 | spend $1,000 more |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L | $3,700 | spend $7,000 more |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1987 Dodge Omni Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1987 Dodge Omni will consume in one year is 14 barrels.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
| Model Option | Barrels |
|---|---|
| Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L | 14 |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L | 12 |
| Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L | 15 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1987 Dodge Omni Emit?
The 1987 Dodge Omni 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 Omni.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 1987 Dodge Omni model options.
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Dodge Omni Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:
| City MPG | 21 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 24 |
| Combined MPG | 22 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $2,750 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,850 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 14 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Compact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Dodge Omni Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:
| City MPG | 22 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 31 |
| Combined MPG | 25 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $1,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,500 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 12 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Compact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Dodge Omni Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:
| City MPG | 17 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 26 |
| Combined MPG | 20 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $7,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,700 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 15 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Compact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | Yes |
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