- Newest year: 2000
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2000 Dodge Stratus MPG & Fuel Cost
4 configurations · 19–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2000. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000 Dodge Stratus at a glance
The 2000 Dodge Stratus has 4 configurations in the EPA database, rated 19–22 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Stratus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at 22 MPG, which costs about $2,970 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,970 to $3,440, a $470 difference. The Stratus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations rated for MY2000 (class median $3,830 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2000 Stratus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$248
$2,970 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.95
Per 100 miles
$19.80
Five years
$14,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$860less a year
Class median $3,830 a year, MY2000
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Dodge Stratus MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratus 2.0L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Stratus 2.4L 4-cyl | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Stratus 2.5L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Stratus 2.5L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Stratus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $4,040 in California and $2,590 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $4,040
- Washington $3,740
- New York $2,970
- Florida $2,810
- Texas $2,590
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2000 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000
- 2001-2006 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000 Dodge Stratus get?
EPA rates the 2000 Dodge Stratus at 19–22 MPG combined across 4 configurations. The most efficient, the Stratus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2000 Dodge Stratus per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Stratus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,970 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,970–$3,440 a year. That is a $470 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2000 Dodge Stratus 100 miles?
About $19.80 per 100 miles for the Stratus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.80 and $22.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2000 Dodge Stratus more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Stratus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 19 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2000 Dodge Stratus compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Stratus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,970 a year to fuel, $860 less than the class median of $3,830, and less than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 107 rated midsize car configurations for MY2000, not weighted by sales.