Against 299 other 4-cyl cars rated 1987–1989, the 600 sits right on their 23.8 mpg average.
Every Dodge 600 engine, compared
The Dodge 600 was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 20.7 / 25.8 | 1984–1989 | $1,707 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1989) | $0.139 |
| Fuel per year | $1,670 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,350 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 1987–1989 | +$57 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,775 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1989 Dodge 600 gives up 5 mpg in town: 26 on the highway against 21 in the city, $352 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1989) | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (24%) | Typical for its type |
How the 600 changed over the years
The 600 peaked in 1984 at 25 mpg (21 city, 31 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1987 at 21 — 4 mpg apart, or $293 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1989 car does 23. The biggest single-year change came in 1985: 25 to 21 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 21 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 1988 | 21 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 1987 | 20 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 1986 | 21 / 24 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 1985 | 20 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 1984 | 21 / 31 | 1 | $1,536 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Dodge 600 — 1 engine across 1984–1989. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,775. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1989 Dodge 600 get?
23 mpg combined, 21 city and 26 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the 600 has averaged 22.5 mpg.
Is the 1989 600 more efficient than the 1988?
About the same: 23 against 23 mpg combined.
Which 600 year has the best gas mileage?
The 1984, at 25 mpg combined (21 city, 31 highway).
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