Petrol · 1984–1989

Dodge Diplomat

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Dodge Diplomat. By the official figures, the 1988 uses 15.7 L/100km.

Fuel use
15.7 L/100km
1988 official

What a Diplomat costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$46.10 per 100 km$5,071
Australia$2.42/L petrol$37.88 per 100 km$4,205
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£44.01 per 100 miles£3,081
United States$4.35/gal petrol$29.02 per 100 miles$3,918

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
1989Petrol16.8 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
1988Petrol15.7 L/100km18 mpg15 mpg—
1987Petrol16.8 L/100km17 mpg14 mpg—
1986Petrol15.7 L/100km18 mpg15 mpg—
1985Petrol14.7 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
1984Petrol15.7 L/100km18 mpg15 mpg—

Dodge Diplomat questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Dodge Diplomat?

The 1988 Dodge Diplomat uses 15.7 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Dodge Diplomat cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $5,071 in New Zealand, $4,205 in Australia, £3,081 in United Kingdom, $3,918 in United States.

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