Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2001 DodgeNeon

Compact Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · 2.0 L 4-cyl

26MPGcombined

24city

30highway

A year of fuel$2,600

CO₂ from the tailpipe341.8 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 2,730 dodge cars

Combined MPG 26 MPGbest 34 · avg 17

Annual fuel cost $2,600best $800 · avg $4,208

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2001 Dodge Neon is a gasoline-powered compact car with front-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA fuel economy is 24 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway, with a combined rating of 26 MPG. The listed annual fuel cost is $2,600, and tailpipe CO2 emissions are 341.81 grams per mile. These figures give car shoppers a snapshot of the Neon’s fuel use and emissions, while its compact-car classification and manual transmission clarify the configuration covered here. Buyers comparing this model can weigh its city and highway ratings separately as well as the combined figure, with the annual fuel-cost estimate providing an additional running-cost detail.

Who it is for

It suits shoppers considering a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission. The separate city and highway MPG figures help people compare fuel use by driving setting.

What is good

26 MPG combined
30 MPG highway
Five-speed manual transmission
Front-wheel drive

What to know first

$2,600 annual fuel cost
341.81 g/mile tailpipe CO2
Manual transmission

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2001 Dodge Neon: the full review

The Neon combines a compact-car classification with a five-speed manual and front-wheel drive. Its 26 MPG combined rating and listed annual fuel cost offer useful figures to consider when assessing running costs.

Overview

The 2001 Dodge Neon is a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Its listed base model pairs that engine with a five-speed manual transmission. The EPA rates it at 24 mpg in city driving and 30 mpg on the highway, for a combined rating of 26 mpg.

Those figures provide a straightforward way to compare the Neon’s fuel use across city and highway driving. The EPA lists annual fuel costs of $2,600 and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions of 341.81 grams per mile. The vehicle falls within the EPA’s Compact Cars class.

Key features

Powertrain: 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine
Transmission: five-speed manual
Drive: front-wheel drive
EPA fuel economy: 24 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, 26 mpg combined
Tailpipe CO2: 341.81 grams per mile

The available specification describes the Neon’s basic configuration and official fuel-economy figures. It does not provide further equipment or feature details, so the comparison here focuses on powertrain, drive layout, fuel consumption and emissions.

Pricing

No purchase price is listed for the 2001 Dodge Neon. The EPA’s annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,600; this is a running-cost figure, not a vehicle price.

Who it's for

The Neon’s figures are useful to shoppers comparing compact gasoline cars who want a clear reference for city, highway and combined fuel economy. Its five-speed manual and front-wheel-drive layout are relevant details for buyers considering this particular configuration. The annual fuel-cost estimate and tailpipe CO2 figure may also help buyers weigh ongoing fuel use and emissions alongside other vehicle considerations.

For drivers whose trips include both urban and highway travel, the separate EPA ratings show how the listed configuration is rated in each setting. The combined figure offers a single point of comparison, while the annual cost provides another way to consider fuel use.

Pros and cons

Pros

Official EPA ratings are provided for city, highway and combined driving.
The engine, transmission and drive layout are specified.
Annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO2 figures give additional measures for comparison.

Cons

No purchase price is listed.
The available details do not cover equipment, comfort, safety or cargo capacity.
The manual transmission rating describes a specific configuration, not every possible Neon setup.

Alternatives

For shoppers comparing other vehicles in the make’s lineup, the listed Dodge cars collection includes newer Dodge models. Its alternatives include the 2027 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 305/35ZR20, the 2027 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 325/35ZR20 Rear, the 2027 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 325/35ZR20 Rear A/S, and 2027 Dodge Durango AWD, 2027 Dodge Durango AWD, 2027 Dodge Durango AWD, 2027 Dodge Durango AWD and 2027 Dodge Durango RWD. These entries identify different Dodge models or configurations; the details provided here do not establish direct performance or cost comparisons with the Neon.

Verdict

The 2001 Dodge Neon’s listed specification is easy to summarize: a compact, front-wheel-drive gasoline car with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA ratings are 24 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and 26 mpg combined, with an annual fuel-cost estimate of $2,600 and tailpipe emissions of 341.81 grams of CO2 per mile. Those figures give shoppers a useful starting point for comparing fuel economy and running costs, but the available information does not support conclusions about purchase value, equipment or other ownership considerations.