Dodge fuel economy
60 Dodge models with five or more years of test sheets on file. Most efficient: the Colt at 27.3 MPG.
Every Dodge on file, best sheet first
| Model | Combined | Fuel/yr | Class | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt | 27.3 MPG | $1758 | Subcompact Cars | 1984–1994 |
| Neon | 25.5 MPG | $1882 | Compact Cars | 1995–2002 |
| Caliber | 25 MPG | $1920 | Small Station Wagons | 2007–2012 |
| Omni | 24.5 MPG | $1959 | Compact Cars | 1984–1990 |
| Aries | 24 MPG | $2000 | Midsize Cars | 1984–1989 |
| Aries Wagon | 23.3 MPG | $2060 | Midsize-Large Station Wagons | 1984–1988 |
| Avenger | 23 MPG | $2087 | Midsize Cars | 1995–2014 |
| Lancer | 22.1 MPG | $2172 | Midsize Cars | 1985–1989 |
| Daytona | 21.8 MPG | $2202 | Subcompact Cars | 1984–1993 |
| Shadow | 21.7 MPG | $2212 | Compact Cars | 1987–1994 |
| Stratus | 21.6 MPG | $2222 | Midsize Cars | 1995–2005 |
| Spirit | 21.5 MPG | $2233 | Midsize Cars | 1989–1995 |
| 600 | 21.3 MPG | $2254 | Midsize Cars | 1984–1989 |
| Stratus 4 Door | 21.3 MPG | $2254 | Midsize Cars | 2001–2006 |
| Charger AWD | 21 MPG | $2286 | Large Cars | 2007–2023 |
| Colt Vista | 21 MPG | $2286 | Small Station Wagons | 1984–1991 |
| Journey | 21 MPG | $2286 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2016–2020 |
| Dynasty | 20.7 MPG | $2319 | Midsize Cars | 1988–1993 |
| Intrepid | 20.3 MPG | $2365 | Large Cars | 1993–2004 |
| Charger | 20 MPG | $2400 | Large Cars | 1984–2023 |
| Durango RWD | 20 MPG | $2400 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2014–2026 |
| Grand Caravan | 20 MPG | $2400 | Minivan - 2WD | 2010–2020 |
| Journey FWD | 20 MPG | $2400 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2011–2015 |
| Challenger | 19 MPG | $2526 | Midsize Cars | 2008–2023 |
| Colt Vista 4WD | 19 MPG | $2526 | Special Purpose Vehicles | 1985–1991 |
| Journey AWD | 19 MPG | $2526 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2011–2019 |
| Ram 50 Pickup 2WD | 19 MPG | $2526 | Small Pickup Trucks | 1984–1993 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD | 18.5 MPG | $2595 | Minivan - 2WD | 1991–2008 |
| Stealth | 18.4 MPG | $2609 | Subcompact Cars | 1991–1996 |
| Nitro 2WD | 18 MPG | $2667 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 2007–2011 |
| Durango 2WD | 17.5 MPG | $2743 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 1999–2013 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan AWD | 17 MPG | $2824 | Minivan - 4WD | 1998–2004 |
| Charger SRT8 | 17 MPG | $2824 | Large Cars | 2012–2016 |
| Durango 4WD | 17 MPG | $2824 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 1998–2013 |
| Nitro 4WD | 17 MPG | $2824 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 2007–2011 |
| Challenger SRT8 | 16.8 MPG | $2857 | Midsize Cars | 2011–2016 |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD | 16.5 MPG | $2909 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 1987–2011 |
| Caravan/Grand Caravan 4WD | 16 MPG | $3000 | Special Purpose Vehicles | 1991–1997 |
| Challenger SRT | 16 MPG | $3000 | Midsize Cars | 2017–2023 |
| Durango AWD | 16 MPG | $3000 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2014–2026 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD | 16 MPG | $3000 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 1994–2012 |
| Viper Convertible | 16 MPG | $3000 | Two Seaters | 1998–2010 |
| Viper Coupe | 16 MPG | $3000 | Two Seaters | 1998–2010 |
| Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD | 15.5 MPG | $3097 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 1994–2012 |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD | 15 MPG | $3200 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 1987–2011 |
| Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD | 14.5 MPG | $3310 | Special Purpose Vehicles | 1987–1995 |
| Diplomat | 14.3 MPG | $3357 | Midsize Cars | 1984–1989 |
| Viper | 14 MPG | $3429 | Two Seaters | 1992–2017 |
| D100/D150 Pickup 2WD | 13.7 MPG | $3504 | Standard Pickup Trucks | 1984–1993 |
| B150/B250 Van 2WD | 13.3 MPG | $3609 | Vans | 1984–1994 |
| B150/B250 Wagon 2WD | 13 MPG | $3692 | Vans | 1984–1994 |
| D250 Pickup 2WD | 13 MPG | $3692 | Standard Pickup Trucks | 1984–1993 |
| Durango SRT AWD | 13 MPG | $3692 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2018–2025 |
| W100/W150 Pickup 4WD | 12.7 MPG | $3780 | Standard Pickup Trucks | 1984–1993 |
| B350 Van 2WD | 12.5 MPG | $3840 | Vans | 1984–1994 |
| AD100/AD150 Ramcharger 2WD | 12 MPG | $4000 | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | 1984–1991 |
| B350 Wagon 2WD | 12 MPG | $4000 | Vans | 1984–1994 |
| D250 Cab Chassis 2WD | 12 MPG | $4000 | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | 1985–1993 |
| W250 Pickup 4WD | 12 MPG | $4000 | Standard Pickup Trucks | 1984–1993 |
| AW100/AW150 Ramcharger 4WD | 10.8 MPG | $4444 | Special Purpose Vehicles | 1984–1991 |
Fuel costs at $3.20/gal fixed JUL 2026, over 15,000 miles a year — the same basis used everywhere in this book. Electric models are rated in MPGe and are not directly comparable on fuel cost.
SOURCE·US EPA fuel-economy test data·FUEL ASSUMED AT $3.20/GAL FROM JUL 2026·REVIEWED JUL 2026