- Newest year: 2025
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2023-2025 Dodge Hornet MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2025. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2023-2025 Dodge Hornet at a glance
The 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet covers 3 model years in the EPA database (5 configurations in all), rated 24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2025, costs about $2,740 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hornet 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and plug-in hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2024 and 2025.
2023-2025 Dodge Hornet by model year
What the 2025 Hornet 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$228
$2,740 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.57
Per 100 miles
$18.27
Five years
$13,700
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$350more a year
Class median $2,390 a year, MY2025
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Dodge Hornet MPG
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,740.
On electricity 77 MPGe, with 33 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornet (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,740 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHEV (Most efficient) | AWD | 29 | 77 | 33 mi | $1,620 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 61% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2024 Dodge Hornet MPG
24 MPG · $1,620–$2,740/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,740.
On electricity 77 MPGe, with 33 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornet (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,740 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHEV (Most efficient) | AWD | 29 | 77 | 33 mi | $1,620 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 61% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2023 Dodge Hornet MPG
24 MPG · $2,740/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornet (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,740 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Hornet 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD: $3,720 in California and $2,390 in Texas, a $1,330 difference.
- California $3,720
- Washington $3,450
- New York $2,740
- Florida $2,590
- Texas $2,390
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2025 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2023-2025 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet get?
EPA rates the 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet at 24 MPG combined across 5 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2025 Hornet 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 24 MPG (21 city, 29 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 24 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 29 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet?
Every model year of the 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet tops out at 24 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2024 and 2025.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Dodge Hornet per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Hornet 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,740 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $1,620–$2,740 a year. That is a $1,120 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2025 Dodge Hornet 100 miles?
About $18.27 per 100 miles for the Hornet 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $10.80 and $18.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2025 Dodge Hornet more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Hornet 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD is rated 21 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2025 Dodge Hornet compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Hornet 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,740 a year to fuel, $350 more than the class median of $2,390, and less than 4 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 327 rated small SUV configurations for MY2025, not weighted by sales.
How far does the 2025 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 33 miles, with a total range of 360 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 29 MPG. The PHEV 1.3L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $1,620 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 61% of miles on electricity, at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
Is the 2025 Dodge Hornet different from the 2024 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,740. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2025 against 2 configurations for 2024. See the 2024 Dodge Hornet for that year.