Against 422 other 4-cyl cars rated 2023–2025, the Hornet sits right on their 26.5 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2023, the 1.3L 4-cyl Plug-in hybrid (2024–2025), does 29 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2L 4-cyl (2023–2025), 24: $276 a year apart.
Every Dodge Hornet engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4-cyl Plug-in hybrid | 29 / 29 | 2024–2025 | $1,324 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 21 / 29 | 2023–2025 | $1,600 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota RAV4 gets 36.7 mpg, the Jeep Wrangler 18.8 mpg and the Honda CR-V 35 mpg, next to 26.5 mpg for the 2025 Hornet.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2025) | $0.121 |
| Fuel per year | $1,449 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,245 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2023–2025 | about the same |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,420 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2025 Dodge Hornet gives up 4 mpg in town: 29 on the highway against 25 in the city, $212 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2025) | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 29 mpg | $1,324 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (16%) | Typical for its type |
How the Hornet changed over the years
The Hornet peaked in 2025 at 26.5 mpg (25 city, 29 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2023 at 24 — 2.5 mpg apart, or $151 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 / 29 | 2 | $1,449 | |
| 2024 | 25 / 29 | 2 | $1,449 | |
| 2023 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Dodge Hornet — 2 engines across 2023–2025. 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 $2,420. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2025 Dodge Hornet get?
26.5 mpg combined, 25 city and 29 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 24 to 29. Across every year since 2023 the Hornet has averaged 26 mpg.
Is the 2025 Hornet more efficient than the 2024?
About the same: 26.5 against 26.5 mpg combined.
Which Hornet year has the best gas mileage?
The 2025, at 26.5 mpg combined (25 city, 29 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Hornet get better gas mileage than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 26.5 mpg for the 2025 Hornet against 36.7 for the 2026 Toyota RAV4, about $403 a year more to run.
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