Against 247 other V6 cars rated 2024–2026, the Durango trails their 21 mpg average by 3 mpg, about $304 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1998, the 5.7L 8-cyl Hybrid (2009), does 21 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5.2L 8-cyl (1998–1999), 13.5: $1,015 a year apart.
Every Dodge Durango engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L 8-cyl Hybrid | 20 / 22 | 2009–2009 | $1,829 | |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 17.5 / 24.5 | 2011–2026 | $1,882 | |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 13.9 / 21.1 | 2006–2026 | $2,327 | |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | 14 / 19.2 | 2004–2009 | $2,400 | |
| 3.9L 6-cyl | 13 / 18 | 1999–1999 | $2,560 | |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 12.8 / 17.5 | 2000–2005 | $2,648 | |
| 5.2L 8-cyl | 12 / 16.5 | 1998–1999 | $2,844 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Highlander gets 29.8 mpg, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 22.6 mpg and the Lexus GX 17 mpg, next to 18 mpg for the 2026 Durango.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2024–2026 | +$304 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,815 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Dodge Durango gives up 7 mpg in town: 22.5 on the highway against 15.5 in the city, $770 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 15.5 mpg | $2,477 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22.5 mpg | $1,707 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (45%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Durango changed over the years
The Durango peaked in 2024 at 19 mpg (16 city, 23.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1998 at 13 — 6 mpg apart, or $933 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 18.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15.5 / 22.5 | 2 | $2,133 | |
| 2025 | 15.5 / 23 | 2 | $2,076 | |
| 2024 | 16 / 23.5 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2023 | 16 / 23.5 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2022 | 16 / 23.5 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2021 | 16 / 23.5 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2020 | 16 / 23.5 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2019 | 16 / 23.5 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2018 | 16 / 23.5 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2017 | 16 / 23.5 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2016 | 16 / 23.5 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2015 | 16 / 23.5 | 2 | $2,076 | |
| 2014 | 16 / 23.5 | 2 | $2,076 | |
| 2013 | 15 / 21.5 | 2 | $2,194 | |
| 2012 | 15 / 21.5 | 2 | $2,194 | |
| 2011 | 15 / 21.5 | 2 | $2,194 | |
| 2009 | 16 / 20.7 | 3 | $2,169 | |
| 2008 | 13.5 / 19 | 2 | $2,477 | |
| 2007 | 13.5 / 19 | 2 | $2,477 | |
| 2006 | 13.5 / 19 | 2 | $2,477 | |
| 2005 | 13.5 / 18 | 2 | $2,560 | |
| 2004 | 13.5 / 18 | 2 | $2,560 | |
| 2003 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2002 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2001 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2000 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 1999 | 12.5 / 17.5 | 2 | $2,648 | |
| 1998 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 |
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How we count
This page rests on 52 EPA ratings of the Dodge Durango — 7 engines across 1998–2026. 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 $3,815. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Dodge Durango get?
18 mpg combined, 15.5 city and 22.5 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 16 to 20. Across every year since 1998 the Durango has averaged 17.3 mpg.
Is the 2026 Durango more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 18 against 18.5 mpg combined.
Which Durango year has the best gas mileage?
The 2024, at 19 mpg combined (16 city, 23.5 highway).
Does the Durango get better gas mileage than the Toyota Highlander?
No: 18 mpg for the 2026 Durango against 29.8 for the 2026 Toyota Highlander, about $844 a year more to run.
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