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2005-2008 Dodge Magnum MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 15–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2005-2008 Dodge Magnum at a glance
The 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum covers 4 model years in the EPA database (25 configurations in all), rated 15–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2008, costs about $3,110 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Magnum 2.7L 6-cyl RWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2005-2008 Dodge Magnum by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Gas | 15–21 MPG | $3,110–$5,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 15–21 MPG | $3,110–$5,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 15–21 MPG | $3,110–$5,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 18–21 MPG | $3,110–$3,630 | First year |
What the 2008 Magnum 2.7L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$259
$3,110 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.18
Per 100 miles
$20.73
Five years
$15,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$730less a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Dodge Magnum MPG
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnum 2.7L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Magnum 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Magnum 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Magnum 5.7L 8-cyl RWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Magnum 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Magnum 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Magnum 6.1L 8-cyl | 6.1L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,360 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Dodge Magnum MPG
15–21 MPG · $3,110–$5,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnum 2.7L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Magnum 3.5L 6-cyl RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Magnum 5.7L 8-cyl RWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Magnum 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Magnum 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Magnum 6.1L 8-cyl | 6.1L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,360 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Dodge Magnum MPG
15–21 MPG · $3,110–$5,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnum 2.7L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Magnum 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Magnum 3.5L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Magnum 5.7L 8-cyl RWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Magnum 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Magnum 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
Show 0 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnum 6.1L 8-cyl | 6.1L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,360 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Dodge Magnum MPG
18–21 MPG · $3,110–$3,630/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnum 2.7L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Magnum 3.5L 6-cyl RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Magnum 5.7L 8-cyl RWD | 5.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Magnum 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Magnum 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Magnum 2.7L 6-cyl RWD: $4,230 in California and $2,710 in Texas, a $1,520 difference.
- California $4,230
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,110
- Florida $2,940
- Texas $2,710
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2008 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2005-2008
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum get?
EPA rates the 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum at 15–21 MPG combined across 25 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2008 Magnum 2.7L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum?
Every model year of the 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Dodge Magnum per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Magnum 2.7L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,110 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $3,110–$5,360 a year. That is a $2,250 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Dodge Magnum 100 miles?
About $20.73 per 100 miles for the Magnum 2.7L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.73 and $35.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2008 Dodge Magnum more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Magnum 2.7L 6-cyl RWD is rated 18 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2008 Dodge Magnum compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Magnum 2.7L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,110 a year to fuel, $730 less than the class median of $3,840, and less than 8 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 334 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2008 Dodge Magnum different from the 2007 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110. EPA lists 7 configurations for 2008 against 6 configurations for 2007. See the 2007 Dodge Magnum for that year.