- Newest year: 2003
- Gas
- Standard SUVs
2000-2003 Dodge Durango MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 12–15 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2003 Dodge Durango at a glance
The 2000-2003 Dodge Durango covers 4 model years in the EPA database (19 configurations in all), rated 12–15 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2003, costs about $4,360 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Durango 4.7L 8-cyl RWD (15 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002 and 2003. The best combined rating in the generation, 15 MPG, was reached in 2000, 2002 and 2003.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2003 Dodge Durango by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Gas | 13–15 MPG | $4,360–$5,030 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas | 12–15 MPG | $4,360–$5,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas | 13–14 MPG | $4,670–$5,030 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Gas | 12–15 MPG | $4,360–$5,440 | First year |
What the 2003 Durango 4.7L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$363
$4,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.27
Per 100 miles
$29.07
Five years
$21,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$280more a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Dodge Durango MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,360.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango 4.7L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Durango 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Durango 5.9L 8-cyl RWD | 5.9L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 13 | $5,030 |
| Durango 5.9L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
2002 Dodge Durango MPG
12–15 MPG · $4,360–$5,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 14 to 15 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,670 to $4,360, $310 less.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango 4.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Durango 4.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Durango 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Durango 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Durango 5.9L 8-cyl RWD | 5.9L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
| Durango 5.9L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 12 | $5,440 |
2001 Dodge Durango MPG
13–14 MPG · $4,670–$5,030/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 14 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,360 to $4,670, $310 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango 4.7L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Durango 5.9L 8-cyl RWD | 5.9L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
| Durango 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
| Durango 5.9L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
2000 Dodge Durango MPG
12–15 MPG · $4,360–$5,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango 4.7L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Durango 5.2L 8-cyl | 5.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Durango 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Durango 5.9L 8-cyl RWD | 5.9L 8-cyl | RWD | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
| Durango 5.9L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.9L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 12 | $5,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Durango 4.7L 8-cyl RWD: $5,920 in California and $3,800 in Texas, a $2,120 difference.
- California $5,920
- Washington $5,490
- New York $4,360
- Florida $4,120
- Texas $3,800
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2003 (DN)
- 2004-2009 (HB)
- 2011-2027* (WD)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2003 Dodge Durango get?
EPA rates the 2000-2003 Dodge Durango at 12–15 MPG combined across 19 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2003 Durango 4.7L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 15 MPG (13 city, 18 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2003 Dodge Durango?
The Durango 4.7L 8-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 15 MPG, in 2000, 2002 and 2003. The lowest top rating, 14 MPG, was in 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2003 Dodge Durango?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002 and 2003.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Dodge Durango per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Durango 4.7L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,360 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $4,360–$5,030 a year. That is a $670 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Dodge Durango 100 miles?
About $29.07 per 100 miles for the Durango 4.7L 8-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $29.07 and $33.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2003 Dodge Durango more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Durango 4.7L 8-cyl RWD is rated 13 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2003 Dodge Durango compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Durango 4.7L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,360 a year to fuel, $280 more than the class median of $4,080, and less than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 248 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2003 Dodge Durango different from the 2002 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,360. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2003 against 6 configurations for 2002. See the 2002 Dodge Durango for that year.