- Newest year: 2005
- Gas
- Small cars
- Same as 2004
2003-2005 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 22–28 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003-2005 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 at a glance
The 2003-2005 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 22–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $2,330 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (28 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2004; 2005 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2003-2005 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 by model year
What the 2005 Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$194
$2,330 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.88
Per 100 miles
$15.53
Five years
$11,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,320less a year
Class median $3,650 a year, MY2005
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2005 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,650 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 MPG
22–28 MPG · $2,330–$3,650/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,330.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,650 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 MPG
22–28 MPG · $2,330–$3,650/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,650 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,170 in California and $2,040 in Texas, a $1,130 difference.
- California $3,170
- Washington $2,940
- New York $2,330
- Florida $2,200
- Texas $2,040
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2005 small car models.
Generations
- 2003-2005 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003-2005 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 get?
EPA rates the 2003-2005 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 at 22–28 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 28 MPG (25 city, 32 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2005 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0?
Every model year of the 2003-2005 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 tops out at 28 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2005 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2004. In 2005 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,330 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,330–$3,650 a year. That is a $1,320 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 100 miles?
About $15.53 per 100 miles for the Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $15.53 and $24.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2005 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 25 city and 32 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2005 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 compare with other small car configurations?
The Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,330 a year to fuel, $1,320 less than the class median of $3,650, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 370 rated small car configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2005 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 different from the 2004 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2004 and 2005: 3 configurations rated 22–28 MPG combined. See the 2004 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0 for that year.