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Plymouth Neon

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Plymouth · model year 2001

2001 Plymouth Neon

Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars

EPA figures · 2001fueleconomy.gov
26MPG combined
24/30MPG city / highway
$2,600fuel a year
342 g CO₂ per mile 2.0 L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd
This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

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The CarCody take

The 2001 Plymouth Neon is a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual. Its 2.0-liter four-cylinder returns 24 MPG in city driving, 30 highway, and 26 combined. The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2600, making the combined figure the clearest guide for everyday fuel use.

Good to know

  • 26 MPG combined EPA rating
  • 30 MPG highway rating
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Five-speed manual transmission
  • Compact-car class

Watch for

  • 24 MPG city rating
  • $2600 EPA annual fuel cost
  • 341.81 grams of CO2 per mile
  • Gasoline-only powertrain

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact front-wheel-drive car Drivers who prefer a five-speed manual Routes with substantial highway driving

The 2001 Plymouth Neon offers a simple compact-car formula: gasoline power, front-wheel drive, and a five-speed manual. Its 26 combined MPG is a useful middle figure, while the 24 city and 30 highway ratings let you tailor expectations to your routine. The EPA’s $2600 annual fuel-cost estimate makes it easier to plan recurring expenses. Choose it when this drivetrain and compact format fit your driving, and weigh the city-heavy cost if most trips are urban.

What it is

The 2001 Plymouth Neon is a compact car powered by a 2.0 L four-cylinder gasoline engine. It uses front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission.

It belongs in the compact-car class. You can see other models from the maker in Plymouth cars.

The numbers

The Neon’s combined EPA rating is 26 MPG. That blends its 24 MPG city rating with 30 MPG highway.

For a driver who spends more time in town, the 24 MPG city figure matters more. Longer highway trips use the 30 MPG rating instead.

What it costs to run

The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2600 for this gasoline Neon. That figure gives a straightforward yearly budget reference for fuel use.

Its tailpipe output is 341.81 grams of carbon dioxide per mile.

How it compares

Use the 26 MPG combined number when comparing this Neon with other cars in the same chart. City and highway ratings show how the result can change with your route.

The Neon’s compact-car class, front-wheel drive, gasoline engine, and manual transmission also define the comparison.

Who it suits

This car suits someone seeking a compact gasoline car with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. Its split city and highway ratings help if your driving is mostly one type of trip.

Trade-offs

The manual transmission and front-wheel drive are central to the Neon’s setup. Fuel economy varies from 24 MPG in city driving to 30 MPG on the highway.

Its EPA annual fuel cost is $2600, so fuel spending is an important part of ownership budgeting.

Verdict

The 2001 Plymouth Neon offers a simple compact-car formula: gasoline power, front-wheel drive, and a five-speed manual. Its 26 combined MPG is a useful middle figure, while the 24 city and 30 highway ratings let you tailor expectations to your routine. The EPA’s $2600 annual fuel-cost estimate makes it easier to plan recurring expenses. Choose it when this drivetrain and compact format fit your driving, and weigh the city-heavy cost if most trips are urban.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
26 MPG
City MPG
24 MPG
Highway MPG
30 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$2,600
Tailpipe CO₂
342 g per mile
The car
Model year
2001
Body
Car
EPA size class
Compact Cars
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
2.0 L 4-cyl
Transmission
Manual 5-spd
Fuel
Gasoline

Questions

What is the 2001 Plymouth Neon’s combined MPG?

The EPA combined rating is 26 MPG.

What are its city and highway MPG ratings?

It is rated at 24 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel each year?

The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $2600.

What engine and transmission does it use?

It has a 2.0 L four-cylinder gasoline engine with a five-speed manual transmission.

Is the 2001 Neon front-wheel drive?

Yes. The Neon uses front-wheel drive.

What class of car is it?

The EPA classifies it as a compact car.

How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?

Its listed tailpipe output is 341.81 grams of CO2 per mile.

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