Against 312 other V6 cars rated 1994–1996, the Stealth sits right on their 18.7 mpg average.
Every Dodge Stealth engine, compared
The Dodge Stealth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 17 / 22.3 | 1991–1996 | $2,021 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Nissan Sentra gets 29 mpg, the Mitsubishi Eclipse 24 mpg and the Mitsubishi Mirage 31 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 1996 Stealth. The Stealth costs the most of them to run: $782 a year more than the Mitsubishi Mirage.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1996) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 1994–1996 | −$32 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,800 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1996 Dodge Stealth gives up 6 mpg in town: 23 on the highway against 17 in the city, $589 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1996) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (35%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Stealth changed over the years
Combined figure across the 6 model years the Stealth was rated in, all of them at 19 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1995 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1994 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1993 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1992 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1991 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Dodge Stealth — 1 engine across 1991–1996. 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 $3,800. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1996 Dodge Stealth get?
19 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1991 the Stealth has averaged 19 mpg.
Is the 1996 Stealth more efficient than the 1995?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Does the Stealth get better gas mileage than the Nissan Sentra?
No: 19 mpg for the 1996 Stealth against 29 for the 1997 Nissan Sentra, about $697 a year more to run.
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