Dodge averages 20.7 mpg combined across 42 models (1984–2026). The best on record does 98 mpg, the thirstiest 13 — a yearly fuel gap of about $2,562.
What that actually costs
What a Dodge costs to feed, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average combined | 20.7 mpg |
| Fuel per year | $1,855 |
| Most frugal on record | 98 mpg — $392 a year |
| Thirstiest on record | 13 mpg — $2,954 a year |
Dodge models by fuel economy
From the most frugal down. The yearly figure is what the fuel actually costs at 12,000 miles.
| Model | Average mpg | Best / Worst engine | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Dart | 32 / 32 | $1,200 | |
| Dodge Colt | 34 / 21 | $1,311 | |
| Dodge Neon | 29 / 26 | $1,381 | |
| Dodge OMNI | 30 / 25 | $1,407 | |
| Dodge Caliber | 27 / 26 | $1,449 | |
| Dodge Charger | 98 / 18 | $1,449 | |
| Dodge Sprinter | 87 / 19 | $1,477 | |
| Dodge Hornet | 29 / 24 | $1,477 | |
| Dodge ARIES | 26 / 25 | $1,524 | |
| Dodge LANCER | 26 / 24 | $1,548 | |
| Dodge Shadow | 26 / 19 | $1,620 | |
| Dodge Rampage | 23 / 23 | $1,670 | |
| Dodge Daytona | 26 / 20 | $1,677 | |
| Dodge D50 | 25 / 21 | $1,692 | |
| Dodge Shelby Charger | 25 / 21 | $1,714 | |
| Dodge Stratus | 27 / 20 | $1,714 | |
| Dodge Mini Ram | 25 / 21 | $1,714 | |
| Dodge 600 | 25 / 21 | $1,714 | |
| Dodge Avenger | 24 / 20 | $1,722 | |
| Dodge Spirit | 25 / 19 | $1,753 | |
| Dodge Intrepid | 22 / 20 | $1,811 | |
| Dodge Dynasty | 25 / 19 | $1,837 | |
| Dodge RAM 50 | 23 / 19 | $1,855 | |
| Dodge Conquest | 23 / 19 | $1,873 | |
| Dodge Journey | 23 / 18 | $1,882 | |
| Dodge Challenger | 23 / 15 | $1,892 | |
| Dodge Caravan | 35 / 18 | $1,901 | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 20 / 20 | $1,920 | |
| Dodge Magnum | 21 / 18 | $1,969 | |
| Dodge Stealth | 19 / 19 | $2,021 | |
| Dodge Monaco | 19 / 18 | $2,053 | |
| Dodge Ram Wagon | 25 / 13 | $2,065 | |
| Dodge Nitro | 19 / 18 | $2,087 | |
| Dodge Ram Van | 23 / 13 | $2,098 | |
| Dodge D-Series | 25 / 13 | $2,133 | |
| Dodge Raider | 22 / 16 | $2,157 | |
| Dodge Durango | 21 / 13 | $2,220 | |
| Dodge Dakota | 22 / 14 | $2,233 | |
| Dodge DIPLOMAT | 18 / 15 | $2,299 | |
| Dodge Ram | 28 / 13 | $2,313 |
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How we count
Fuel-economy figures come from EPA fueleconomy.gov — the same laboratory numbers printed on the window sticker. We don't adjust them; real-world consumption depends on how and where you drive.
What we add is money. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon — change either and the ranking stays, only the size of the bill moves. Cost per mile is the same figure divided out, useful when comparing a commute against a weekend car.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Dodge mpg?
20.7 mpg combined across 42 models rated between 1984 and 2026. That averages everything the brand has offered, so a long history of trucks pulls it down.
Which Dodge model is the most economical?
See the table above — models are sorted from the most frugal down, with what each costs in fuel per year.
How much does a Dodge cost to run?
About $1,855 a year in fuel on average, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon.
Why does the average look low for a modern brand?
Because it covers every model year on record, back to the 1980s. Cars built before the mid-2000s were markedly thirstier — that era is included.