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1996 Dodge Avenger MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Dodge Avenger is a compact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (19 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 23 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1995 model. Among 44 compact cars rated for 1996, it ranks 30th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 19 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1996 #30 of 44 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1996 Dodge Avenger's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2912.38.1
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 1996 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  2. 2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  3. 3Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Mercury Tracer30 MPG $1,550
  5. 5Mazda Protege30 MPG $1,550
  6. 30Dodge Avenger23 MPG $2,022
  7. 44Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental12 MPG $4,938
1996 AvengerOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Avenger MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Avenger		 Gas 19 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Avenger		 Gas 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Avenger		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
91 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

1996 Dodge Avenger vs. rivals

vs Pontiac Grand Am 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler Sebring 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Avenger saves $92/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Jetta 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Achieva 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Skylark 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Corsica 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Corsica saves $84/yr vs Hyundai Elantra 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Elantra saves $84/yr vs Mitsubishi Galant 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Altima / Stanza 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Altima / Stanza saves $84/yr vs Mazda Millenia 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Avenger saves $941/yr vs Mitsubishi Diamante 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Avenger saves $1,097/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Dodge Avenger?

Up to 23 MPG combined (19 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 20 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1996 Dodge Avenger use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Dodge Avenger?

The 1996 Dodge Avenger's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1996 Dodge Avenger per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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