Dodge Stratus
21.6 MPG The 2005 Dodge Stratus is EPA-rated at 21.6 MPG combined (18.8 city / 26.4 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 694 gallons, $2222 a year in fuel, or $0.148 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1995–2005 run it averages 21.5 MPG, improving by 0.6 MPG over 11 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 | $0.116 | $1157 | $1736 | $2315 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.139 | $1389 | $2083 | $2778 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.148 | $1481 | $2222 | $2963 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.162 | $1620 | $2431 | $3241 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.185 | $1852 | $2778 | $3704 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.208 | $2083 | $3125 | $4167 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.231 | $2315 | $3472 | $4630 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 21.6 MPG | 18.8 | 26.4 | $3300 | 413 | 5 |
| 2004 | 21.6 MPG | 18.8 | 26.2 | $3300 | 413 | 5 |
| 2003 | 21.6 MPG | 19.1 | 26.7 | $2893 | 414 | 7 |
| 2002 | 20.6 MPG | 18.1 | 25.9 | $3013 | 431 | 8 |
| 2001 | 21 MPG | 18 | 25.6 | $2960 | 424 | 5 |
| 2000 | 20.3 MPG | 17.3 | 25.5 | $3088 | 440 | 4 |
| 1999 | 22.3 MPG | 18.8 | 27.8 | $2838 | 405 | 4 |
| 1998 | 22.3 MPG | 18.8 | 28.3 | $2838 | 405 | 4 |
| 1997 | 22.6 MPG | 19.2 | 28.6 | $2770 | 397 | 5 |
| 1996 | 22 MPG | 18.8 | 27.8 | $2850 | 407 | 5 |
| 1995 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $2950 | 423 | 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 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Dodge Stratus ranks 156 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Audi A8 (22), Audi A8 quattro (22), Audi S6 (22), Audi S7 (22), Infiniti Q50 AWD (22).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 413 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Dodge Stratus get?
The 2005 Dodge Stratus is rated at 21.6 MPG combined by the EPA — 18.8 city and 26.4 highway. Across all 11 model years in the database it averages 21.5 MPG, ranging from 19 to 27 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Dodge Stratus cost in fuel per year?
At 21.6 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 694 gallons — roughly $2222 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.148 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2005 model is $3300.
Has the Dodge Stratus become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 21 MPG in 1995 to 21.6 in 2005 — an improvement of 0.6 MPG, or 3% across 11 model years.
Is the Dodge Stratus efficient for its class?
It ranks 156 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 5.6 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.