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Plymouth Neon MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
2 model years · 2000–2001
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Plymouth Neon fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Plymouth Neon for 2 model years, 2000 to 2001. Across those years its combined rating runs 24–27 MPG. The latest model year, 2001, has 2 configurations rated 24–26 MPG combined and costing $2,510–$2,720 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2000 Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 27 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 28 MPG in 1995.
Plymouth Neon MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2001 Generation page | ||
| 2001 | 24–26 | $2,510–$2,720 |
| 2000 | 24–27 | $2,420–$2,720 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Plymouth Neon generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2001. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2001 powertrain options
Plymouth Neon MPG history, 1995–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 24–28 |
| 1998 | 24–29 |
| 1997 | 25–29 |
| 1996 | 25–28 |
| 1995 | 26–28 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Plymouth Neon's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Plymouth Neon run 24–27 MPG across model years 2000 to 2001. The latest year, 2001, is rated 24–26 MPG.
Which Plymouth Neon model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2000 Plymouth Neon Neon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 27 MPG.
How much does a Plymouth Neon cost to fuel per year?
For MY2001, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,510–$2,720 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,510.
Has the Plymouth Neon's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 27 MPG in 2000 to 26 MPG in 2001, 1 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 28 MPG.