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Dodge Neon MPG by year

The EPA has rated 8 model years of the Dodge Neon, from 1995 to 2002. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1998, at 29 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2002 model is 4% less efficient than the best 1995 model (27 vs. 28 MPG). The 2002 model is 12% more efficient than the median compact car that year (27 vs. 24 MPG).

Most efficient year199829 MPG combined
Latest (2002)27 MPG$1,722/yr to fuel
First rated (1995)28 MPG$1,661/yr at today's prices
Model years rated816 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Neon, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every Neon model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2002 Gas 27 MPG
lowest 24
24 / 31 24 — 2 $1,722
2001 Gas 26 MPG
lowest 24
24 / 30 24 — 2 $1,788
2000 Gas 27 MPG
lowest 24
24 / 31 24 — 2 $1,722
1999 Gas 28 MPG
lowest 24
24 / 36 24 — 2 $1,661
1998 Gas 29 MPG
lowest 24
25 / 37 24 — 2 $1,603
1997 Gas 29 MPG
lowest 25
25 / 35 24 — 2 $1,603
1996 Gas 28 MPG
lowest 25
24 / 35 24 — 2 $1,661
1995 Gas 28 MPG
lowest 26
25 / 34 24 — 2 $1,661

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Dodge Neon year has the best fuel economy?

The 1997 Dodge Neon, rated up to 29 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,603 a year.

Which Dodge Neon year has the worst fuel economy?

The 2001 model, whose most efficient version is rated 26 MPG combined (about $1,788 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Dodge Neon?

The 2002 Dodge Neon is rated up to 27 MPG combined.

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