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Omni
1978 Dodge Omni
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Dodge
Model
Omni
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.7
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
76 hp
Power (kW)
56 kW
Torque
122 Nm (90 lb-ft)
Top speed
156 km/h
(97 mph)
0–60 mph
12.5 seconds
0–100 km/h
13.4 seconds
Displacement
1,716 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,186 mm
(164.8 in)
Width
1,681 mm
(66.2 in)
Height
1,356 mm
(53.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,520 mm
(99.2 in)
Curb weight
969 kg
(2,136 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,200 rpm
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Yes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
49 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
10.1 – 11.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.5 – 10.6 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.3 – 11.2 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,410 mm
(55.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,400 mm
(55.1 in)
Turning Circle
10.37 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
973 mm
(38.3 in)
Head Room, Rear
950 mm
(37.4 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,062 mm
(41.8 in)
Leg Room, Rear
838 mm
(33.0 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,336 mm
(52.6 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,330 mm
(52.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,314 mm
(51.7 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,309 mm
(51.5 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
68 kg
(150 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Colour
Finish
Solid
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
1,014 litres
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
Awards
Motor Trend
Car of the Year
1978
Omni
Model
3 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Omni Standard
1978–1990
Omni Hatchback Generations
1 of 2
1st Generation
1978–1983
Year
1978
Powertrain
1.7
Horsepower
76 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline