Dodge Intrepid
20.3 MPG The 2004 Dodge Intrepid is EPA-rated at 20.3 MPG combined (17.3 city / 25.7 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 739 gallons, $2365 a year in fuel, or $0.158 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1993–2004 run it averages 20 MPG, essentially flat across 12 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.123 | $1232 | $1847 | $2463 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.148 | $1478 | $2217 | $2956 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.158 | $1576 | $2365 | $3153 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.172 | $1724 | $2586 | $3448 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.197 | $1970 | $2956 | $3941 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.222 | $2217 | $3325 | $4433 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.246 | $2463 | $3695 | $4926 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 20.3 MPG | 17.3 | 25.7 | $3083 | 439 | 3 |
| 2003 | 20.3 MPG | 17.3 | 25.7 | $3083 | 439 | 3 |
| 2002 | 20 MPG | 17 | 24.8 | $3125 | 445 | 4 |
| 2001 | 19.8 MPG | 17 | 25 | $3163 | 451 | 4 |
| 2000 | 20.3 MPG | 17.3 | 25.8 | $3075 | 440 | 4 |
| 1999 | 20.5 MPG | 17 | 26.5 | $3075 | 436 | 2 |
| 1998 | 21 MPG | 17.5 | 27 | $2975 | 424 | 2 |
| 1997 | 19 MPG | 16 | 24.3 | $3283 | 469 | 3 |
| 1996 | 19 MPG | 16 | 24 | $3283 | 469 | 3 |
| 1995 | 19.7 MPG | 16.7 | 24.7 | $3183 | 453 | 3 |
| 1994 | 19.7 MPG | 16.7 | 24.7 | $3183 | 453 | 3 |
| 1993 | 20 MPG | 17 | 25 | $3125 | 445 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 149 large cars models tracked here, the Dodge Intrepid ranks 51 on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Buick Park Avenue (20.5), Genesis G80 AWD (20.5), BMW 535i xDrive Gran Turismo (21), BMW 750i (21), Buick LeSabre (21).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 439 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Dodge Intrepid get?
The 2004 Dodge Intrepid is rated at 20.3 MPG combined by the EPA — 17.3 city and 25.7 highway. Across all 12 model years in the database it averages 20 MPG, ranging from 18 to 22 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Dodge Intrepid cost in fuel per year?
At 20.3 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 739 gallons — roughly $2365 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.158 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2004 model is $3083.
Has the Dodge Intrepid become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 20.3 MPG today against 20 in 1993 — essentially flat across 12 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Dodge Intrepid efficient for its class?
It ranks 51 of 149 in the Large Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG. That is 1.3 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.