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2000 Dodge Avenger MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations, MY2000. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000 Dodge Avenger at a glance
The 2000 Dodge Avenger has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 20 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Avenger 2.5L 6-cyl FWD at 20 MPG, which costs about $3,270 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Avenger 2.5L 6-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2000 (class median $3,110 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2000 Avenger 2.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$273
$3,270 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.45
Per 100 miles
$21.80
Five years
$16,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$160more a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2000
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Dodge Avenger MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenger (Most efficient) | 2.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Avenger 2.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,440 in California and $2,850 in Texas, a $1,590 difference.
- California $4,440
- Washington $4,120
- New York $3,270
- Florida $3,090
- Texas $2,850
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000 Dodge Avenger get?
EPA rates the 2000 Dodge Avenger at 20 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Avenger 2.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2000 Dodge Avenger per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Avenger 2.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,270 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2000 Dodge Avenger 100 miles?
About $21.80 per 100 miles for the Avenger 2.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2000 Dodge Avenger more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Avenger 2.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2000 Dodge Avenger compare with other small car configurations?
The Avenger 2.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year to fuel, $160 more than the class median of $3,110, and less than 4 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 281 rated small car configurations for MY2000, not weighted by sales.