Against 441 other 4-cyl cars rated 2014–2016, the Dart beats their 27.4 mpg average by 4.6 mpg, about $201 a year.
Every Dodge Dart engine, compared
The Dodge Dart 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl | 28 / 38 | 2013–2016 | $1,200 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Hyundai Elantra gets 32.3 mpg, the Nissan Altima 28.5 mpg and the Cadillac CTS 21.6 mpg, next to 32 mpg for the 2016 Dart.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2016) | $0.100 |
| Fuel per year | $1,200 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,000 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2014–2016 | −$201 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,400 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2016 Dodge Dart gives up 10 mpg in town: 38 on the highway against 28 in the city, $360 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2016) | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 38 mpg | $1,011 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +10 mpg (36%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Dart changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the Dart was rated in, all of them at 32 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 28 / 38 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2015 | 28 / 38 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2014 | 28 / 38 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2013 | 28 / 38 | 1 | $1,200 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Dodge Dart — 1 engine across 2013–2016. 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 $2,400. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2016 Dodge Dart get?
32 mpg combined, 28 city and 38 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2013 the Dart has averaged 32 mpg.
Is the 2016 Dart more efficient than the 2015?
About the same: 32 against 32 mpg combined.
Does the Dart get better gas mileage than the Hyundai Elantra?
About the same: 32 mpg for the 2016 Dart against 32.3 for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra.
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