- Newest year: 2006
- Gas
- Two-seaters
- Same as 2005
2003-2006 Dodge Viper MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 13–14 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003-2006 Dodge Viper at a glance
The 2003-2006 Dodge Viper covers 4 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 13–14 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $6,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Convertible 8.3L 10-cyl RWD (13 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2004; 2005 and 2006 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 14 MPG, was reached in 2003.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2003-2006 Dodge Viper by model year
What the 2006 Convertible 8.3L 10-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$515
$6,180 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$10.30
Per 100 miles
$41.20
Five years
$30,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$1,950more a year
Class median $4,230 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Dodge Viper 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 2006 Dodge Viper as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible (Most efficient) | 8.3L 10-cyl | RWD | 11 | 19 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Dodge Viper MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2004
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 Viper as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
2004 Dodge Viper MPG
13 MPG · $6,180/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 moves from 14 to 13 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,740 to $6,180, $440 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible (Most efficient) | 8.3L 10-cyl | RWD | 11 | 19 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Dodge Viper MPG
14 MPG · $5,740/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible (Most efficient) | 8.3L 10-cyl | RWD | 11 | 20 | 14 | $5,740 |
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 Convertible 8.3L 10-cyl RWD: $7,370 in California and $5,360 in Texas, a $2,010 difference.
- California $7,370
- Washington $6,930
- New York $6,100
- Florida $5,640
- Texas $5,360
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 two-seater models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003-2006 Dodge Viper get?
EPA rates the 2003-2006 Dodge Viper at 13–14 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2003 Convertible 8.3L 10-cyl RWD, is rated 14 MPG (11 city, 20 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2006 Dodge Viper?
The Convertible 8.3L 10-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 14 MPG, in 2003. The lowest top rating, 13 MPG, was in 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2006 Dodge Viper?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2004. In 2005 and 2006 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2003-2006 Dodge Viper compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2002 Dodge Viper) is rated 13–14 MPG combined and costs $5,740–$6,180 a year to fuel; the 2003-2006 model is rated 13–14 MPG and costs $5,740–$6,180 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Dodge Viper per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Convertible 8.3L 10-cyl RWD costs about $6,180 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $6,180 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Dodge Viper 100 miles?
About $41.20 per 100 miles for the Convertible 8.3L 10-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2006 Dodge Viper more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Convertible 8.3L 10-cyl RWD is rated 11 city and 19 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2006 Dodge Viper compare with other two-seater configurations?
The Convertible 8.3L 10-cyl RWD costs about $6,180 a year to fuel, $1,950 more than the class median of $4,230, and less than 1 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 69 rated two-seater configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Dodge Viper different from the 2005 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2005 and 2006: 1 configuration rated 13 MPG combined. See the 2005 Dodge Viper for that year.