1996 Dodge StratusFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
Combined
26
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
23.4MPG average-10.1% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 26 MPG · Owner reported avg: 23.4 MPG
Range: 18–35 MPG
Driving mix: City 20% / Highway 80%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 23.4 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 26 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
33
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
28
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
26
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
26
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
26
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,400 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 342 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Port Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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