1998 · Midsize Car · Gas

1998 Dodge Stratus MPG & fuel economy

The 1998 Dodge Stratus is a midsize car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (23 city / 33 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 27 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1997 model. Among 40 midsize cars rated for 1998, it ranks 2nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,722 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 23 MPG city · 33 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,722 15,000 mi/yr · $11.48 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1998 #2 of 40 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1998 Dodge Stratus's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	23	9.8	10.2
Highway	33	14.0	7.1
Combined	27	11.5	8.7

How it ranks among 1998 Midsize Cars

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1Volkswagen Passat Diesel37 MPG $1,500
2Dodge Stratus27 MPG $1,722
3Plymouth Breeze27 MPG $1,722
4Mazda 62626 MPG $1,788
5Toyota Camry24 MPG $1,938
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40Bentley Turbo RT12 MPG $4,938

1998 StratusOther midsize carsClass median: $2,325/yr

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

Stratus MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Stratus	Gas	23 MPG	33 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Stratus	Gas	18 MPG	28 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
FWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Stratus	Gas	17 MPG	26 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: 96 cu ft
Cargo volume: 16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 329 g/mi

1998 Dodge Stratus vs. rivals

vs Plymouth Breeze 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda 626 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Stratus saves $66/yr vs Toyota Camry 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Stratus saves $215/yr vs Volkswagen Passat Diesel 37 MPG · $1,500/yr Passat Diesel saves $222/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Stratus saves $215/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Stratus saves $215/yr vs Saturn SW 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1998 Dodge Stratus?

Up to 27 MPG combined (23 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 20 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1998 Dodge Stratus use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1998 Dodge Stratus?