- Newest year: 2002
- Gas
- Small cars
2002 Dodge Neon MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 24–27 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2002 Dodge Neon at a glance
The 2002 Dodge Neon has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 24–27 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at 27 MPG, which costs about $2,420 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,420 to $2,720, a $300 difference. The Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2002 (class median $3,270 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2002 Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$202
$2,420 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.03
Per 100 miles
$16.13
Five years
$12,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$850less a year
Class median $3,270 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Dodge Neon MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/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 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,290 in California and $2,110 in Texas, a $1,180 difference.
- California $3,290
- Washington $3,050
- New York $2,420
- Florida $2,290
- Texas $2,110
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2001
- 2002
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2002 Dodge Neon compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2001 Dodge Neon) is rated 24–27 MPG combined and costs $2,420–$2,720 a year to fuel; the 2002 model is rated 24–27 MPG and costs $2,420–$2,720 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2002 Dodge Neon get?
EPA rates the 2002 Dodge Neon at 24–27 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 27 MPG combined (24 city / 31 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 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 $2,420 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,420–$2,720 a year. That is a $300 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Dodge Neon 100 miles?
About $16.13 per 100 miles for the Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $16.13 and $18.13 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Dodge Neon more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 24 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2002 Dodge Neon compare with other small car configurations?
The Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,420 a year to fuel, $850 less than the class median of $3,270, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 331 rated small car configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Dodge Neon different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 27 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,510 to $2,420, $90 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2002 against 2 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 Dodge Neon for that year.