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Dodge · model year 1984
1984 Dodge Charger
Subcompact · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 1984 Dodge Charger is a gasoline subcompact car with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and four-speed manual transmission. Its EPA figures are 25 MPG city, 35 MPG highway, and 29 MPG combined. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,300, with tailpipe emissions listed at 306.45 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 29 MPG combined EPA rating
- 35 MPG highway rating
- 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine
- Four-speed manual transmission
Watch for
- 25 MPG city rating
- $2,300 EPA annual fuel cost
- 306.45 grams of CO2 per mile
- Gasoline-only powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a subcompact gasoline car Buyers comfortable with a manual transmission Highway-focused driving
Choose this Charger if you want a 1984 subcompact running on gasoline and prefer a four-speed manual. Its 29 MPG combined rating is the central figure, with highway economy reaching 35 MPG and city economy dropping to 25 MPG. The EPA lists $2,300 in annual fuel cost, so ongoing fuel spending is a major part of the decision. Its 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine keeps the description simple, while the 306.45-gram-per-mile CO2 figure provides another useful comparison point.
What it is
This 1984 Dodge Charger is a subcompact car powered by gasoline. It uses a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and a four-speed manual transmission.
The defining EPA figure is 29 MPG combined. That means the listed combined rating is 29 miles for each gallon of gasoline.
The numbers
EPA rates the Charger at 25 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. The combined figure is 29 MPG.
The gap between city and highway ratings gives a simple guide: stop-and-go driving uses more fuel per mile than steady highway travel.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,300. That is the listed yearly fuel estimate for this Charger.
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 306.45 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
For a side-by-side search, use the Charger’s 29 MPG combined figure, 25 city MPG, and 35 highway MPG as its reference points. You can place those numbers beside other Dodge cars when choosing between models.
Who it suits
This Charger suits a buyer looking for a subcompact gasoline car with a manual transmission and a 29 MPG combined rating.
It may fit drivers whose use includes highway miles, where its listed rating reaches 35 MPG.
Trade-offs
The four-speed manual transmission requires the driver to shift. City fuel economy is 25 MPG, lower than the 35 MPG highway rating.
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,300, and tailpipe CO2 is listed at 306.45 grams per mile.
Verdict
The 1984 Dodge Charger is a small gasoline car with straightforward EPA numbers. Its 29 MPG combined rating gives it a clear place in a fuel-economy comparison, while the manual gearbox defines how it is driven. Highway use has the stronger rating at 35 MPG, but city travel falls to 25 MPG. The listed $2,300 annual fuel cost and 306.45 grams of CO2 per mile matter for buyers weighing ongoing expense and emissions.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 29 MPG
- City MPG
- 25 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 35 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,300
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 306 g per mile
- Model year
- 1984
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Engine
- 1.6 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 4-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1984 Dodge Charger’s combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 29 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 25 MPG city and 35 MPG highway.
How much fuel cost does the EPA list each year?
The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $2,300.
What engine is in this Charger?
The facts list a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine.
What transmission does it use?
It has a four-speed manual transmission.
What body and vehicle class does it have?
It is a car in the EPA subcompact car class.
How much tailpipe CO2 is listed?
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 306.45 grams per mile.
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