1994 Dodge Shadow

The CarCody take

The 1994 Dodge Shadow is a gasoline compact car with front-wheel drive, a 2.2 L 4-cylinder engine and a 3-speed automatic transmission. Its fuel economy is 21 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway, with 23 MPG combined. The listed annual fuel cost is USD 2900, and tailpipe CO2 is 386.39 grams per mile. The figures give shoppers a straightforward way to consider this model’s fuel use and emissions. It is part of Dodge’s Shadow family, and the base model is also listed as Shadow. For buyers comparing compact cars, the city and highway ratings show how its reported fuel economy differs by driving category, while the combined figure and annual cost give additional running-cost context.

Who it suits. The Shadow may fit buyers considering a compact, front-wheel-drive car with an automatic transmission. Its fuel economy and listed annual cost are useful points for running-cost comparisons.

Overview

The 1994 Dodge Shadow is a gasoline-powered compact car with front-wheel drive and a 2.2 L four-cylinder engine. Its listed base model pairs that engine with a three-speed automatic transmission. The EPA rates it at 21 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway, for 23 MPG combined.

Those figures give buyers a straightforward way to compare the Shadow’s official fuel economy across driving conditions. The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2,900 and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions at 386.39 g per mile. Both figures help describe the costs and emissions associated with its gasoline use; actual expenses depend on a driver’s circumstances.

Key features

• Body and class: Car; EPA class, Compact Cars.
• Fuel and engine: Gasoline, 2.2 L four-cylinder.
• Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive.
• Transmission: Three-speed automatic.
• Official fuel economy: 21 MPG city, 27 MPG highway, and 23 MPG combined.

The available specifications identify a compact car configuration centered on a four-cylinder gasoline engine and automatic transmission. The city and highway estimates differ by 6 MPG, while the combined rating offers a single figure for broad comparisons.

Pricing

No purchase price is listed for the 1994 Dodge Shadow. The EPA’s annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,900, distinct from the vehicle’s purchase price. It provides a reference point for fuel spending, not a guarantee of what an individual owner will pay.

For buyers assessing running costs, the 23 MPG combined rating is the useful summary figure, while the 21 MPG city and 27 MPG highway ratings show how the official estimate varies by driving setting. The listed tailpipe CO2 value is 386.39 g per mile.

Who it's for

The Shadow may merit consideration by shoppers comparing older compact cars who want a listed gasoline, front-wheel-drive model with an automatic transmission. Its fuel economy figures and annual EPA fuel-cost estimate make it possible to assess those specific running-cost measures alongside other vehicles’ official ratings.

The specifications provided do not establish the car’s condition, maintenance needs, equipment, safety features, or present-day ownership costs. Those factors cannot be inferred from its model-year fuel economy data.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Official city, highway, and combined MPG figures are available for comparison.
• The listed configuration clearly identifies the engine, fuel type, drivetrain, and transmission.
• An EPA annual fuel-cost estimate and tailpipe CO2 figure are provided.

Cons

• The combined rating is 23 MPG, with city fuel economy rated at 21 MPG.
• No purchase price or further information about condition, equipment, or maintenance is listed.

Alternatives

For other Dodge listings, see the Dodge cars directory. Its available alternatives include the 2027 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 305/35ZR20, the 2027 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 325/35ZR20 Rear, and the 2027 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 325/35ZR20 Rear A/S.

The Dodge listings also include the 2027 Dodge Durango AWD, 2027 Dodge Durango AWD, 2027 Dodge Durango AWD, and 2027 Dodge Durango AWD, along with the 2027 Dodge Durango RWD. The available details here do not support a fuel-economy comparison with those alternatives.

Verdict

The 1994 Dodge Shadow’s listed profile is specific: a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive, a 2.2 L four-cylinder engine, and a three-speed automatic transmission. Its official ratings are 21 MPG city, 27 MPG highway, and 23 MPG combined, with annual fuel cost estimated at $2,900 and tailpipe CO2 at 386.39 g per mile. These figures support a focused comparison of fuel use and emissions, but do not answer broader questions about purchase value or the condition of an individual car.