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Omni
1979 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
1979
Make
Dodge
Model
Omni
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.7
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
71 hp
Power (kW)
52 kW
Torque
115 Nm (85 lb-ft)
Top speed
156 km/h
(97 mph)
0–60 mph
14.1 seconds
0–100 km/h
15.1 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,387 mm
(172.7 in)
Width
1,676 mm
(66.0 in)
Height
1,306 mm
(51.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,456 mm
(96.7 in)
Curb weight
996 kg
(2,196 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,716 cc
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
49 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
9.8 – 11.4 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.8 – 9.2 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.3 – 10.3 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,422 mm
(56.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,412 mm
(55.6 in)
Turning Circle
10.18 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
953 mm
(37.5 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
303 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
957 litres
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
Dodge
918 vehicles
Head Room, Rear
881 mm
(34.7 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,080 mm
(42.5 in)
Leg Room, Rear
726 mm
(28.6 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,336 mm
(52.6 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,171 mm
(46.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,334 mm
(52.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,293 mm
(50.9 in)
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
1979
Powertrain
1.7
Horsepower
71 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
