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Dodge Neon MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
3 model years · 2000–2002
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Dodge Neon fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Dodge Neon for 3 model years, 2000 to 2002. Across those years its combined rating runs 24–27 MPG. The latest model year, 2002, has 2 configurations rated 24–27 MPG combined and costing $2,420–$2,720 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2002 Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 27 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 28 MPG in 1995.
Dodge Neon MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Generation page | ||
| 2002 | 24–27 | $2,420–$2,720 |
| 2000-2001 Generation page | ||
| 2001 | 24–26 | $2,510–$2,720 |
| 2000 | 24–27 | $2,420–$2,720 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Dodge Neon generations
2 generations between 2000 and 2002. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2002 powertrain options
Dodge Neon MPG history, 1995–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 24–28 |
| 1998 | 24–29 |
| 1997 | 25–29 |
| 1996 | 25–28 |
| 1995 | 26–28 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Dodge Neon's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Dodge Neon run 24–27 MPG across model years 2000 to 2002. The latest year, 2002, is rated 24–27 MPG.
Which Dodge Neon model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2002 Dodge Neon Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 27 MPG.
How much does a Dodge Neon cost to fuel per year?
For MY2002, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,420–$2,720 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,420.
Has the Dodge Neon's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 27 MPG in both 2000 and 2002. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 28 MPG.