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  • Newest year: 2001
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2000-2001 Dodge Neon MPG & Fuel Cost

2 model years · 24–27 MPG combined

26 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
City
30 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD
$2,510

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small car configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2002

2000-2001 Dodge Neon at a glance

The 2000-2001 Dodge Neon covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 24–27 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $2,510 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (26 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001. The best combined rating in the generation, 27 MPG, was reached in 2000.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2000-2001 Dodge Neon by model year

2000-2001 Dodge Neon: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2001 Gas 24–26 MPG $2,510–$2,720 Ratings changed
2000 Gas 24–27 MPG $2,420–$2,720 First year

What the 2001 Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$209

$2,510 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.18

Per 100 miles

$16.73

Five years

$12,550

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$600less a year

Class median $3,110 a year, MY2001

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2001 Dodge Neon MPG

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 27 to 26 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,420 to $2,510, $90 more.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
24–26 MPG
Per year
$2,510–$2,720

Gas configurations (2)

2001 Dodge Neon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 30 26 $2,510
Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 3-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 24 $2,720

2000 Dodge Neon MPG

24–27 MPG · $2,420–$2,720/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
24–27 MPG
Per year
$2,420–$2,720

Gas configurations (2)

2000 Dodge Neon gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 31 27 $2,420
Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 3-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 22 28 24 $2,720

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,420 in California and $2,190 in Texas, a $1,230 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2001 small car models.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Dodge Neon get?

EPA rates the 2000-2001 Dodge Neon at 24–27 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2000 Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 27 MPG (24 city, 31 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Dodge Neon?

The Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 27 MPG, in 2000. The lowest top rating, 26 MPG, was in 2001.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Dodge Neon?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2001.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Dodge Neon per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,510 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,510–$2,720 a year. That is a $210 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Dodge Neon 100 miles?

About $16.73 per 100 miles for the Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $16.73 and $18.13 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2001 Dodge Neon more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 24 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.

How does the 2001 Dodge Neon compare with other small car configurations?

The Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,510 a year to fuel, $600 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 8 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 309 rated small car configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2001 Dodge Neon different from the 2000 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 26 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,420 to $2,510, $90 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2001 against 2 configurations for 2000. See the 2000 Dodge Neon for that year.