1998 Dodge Durango 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
City
12
MPG
Highway
16
MPG
Combined
13
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 15 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
13.8MPG average+6.0% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 13 MPG · Owner reported avg: 13.8 MPG
Range: 9–18 MPG
Driving mix: City 50% / Highway 50%
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 13.8 real world MPG based on 15 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 13 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
12
Hwy
16
Comb
13
Fuel cost: $5,200/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
11
Hwy
16
Comb
13
Fuel cost: $5,200/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,200 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,200 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$5,200
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-14,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 684 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 22.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 5.9L 8-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 5.2L, 8-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$5,181/yr
California
$5.957/gal$6,873/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$4,486/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$4,772/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$5,218/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$5,204/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$6,451/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$5,328/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$5,012/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$5,132/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $5,181/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $6,873/yrHIGHEST | +$1,692 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $4,486/yrLOWEST | $-695 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $4,772/yr | $-409 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $5,218/yr | +$37 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $5,204/yr | +$23 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $6,451/yr | +$1,270 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $5,328/yr | +$147 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $5,012/yr | $-169 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $5,132/yr | $-49 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 13 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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