Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2002 DodgeStratus

Compact Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · 3.0 L 6-cyl

21MPGcombined

18city

26highway

A year of fuel$3,200

CO₂ from the tailpipe423.2 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 21 MPGbest 34 · avg 17

Annual fuel cost $3,200best $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 2002 Dodge Stratus is a gasoline compact car with front-wheel drive, a 3.0 L six-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. Its official fuel economy is 18 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway, for a combined 21 MPG. The listed annual fuel cost is $3,200, while tailpipe CO2 emissions are 423.19 grams per mile. Buyers comparing fuel use can consider those figures together with the Stratus’s engine and transmission configuration. The body is listed as a car, and its EPA class is Compact Cars. Stratus is both the model name and the base model name for this 2002 vehicle.

Who it is for

It may fit buyers seeking a gasoline compact car with front-wheel drive and a manual transmission. Its city, highway and combined MPG ratings make fuel use easy to compare.

What is good

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

What to know first

18 MPG city
$3,200 annual fuel cost
423.19 g CO2 per mile

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2002 Dodge Stratus: the full review

The 2002 Stratus has a 3.0 L six-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual. Its 21 MPG combined rating and listed annual fuel cost are useful points for buyers to weigh.

Overview

The 2002 Dodge Stratus is a gasoline-powered compact car with front-wheel drive, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA fuel-economy figures are 18 mpg in city driving and 26 mpg on the highway, for 21 mpg combined. These figures provide a baseline for comparing its listed fuel use with other cars; actual results can vary with driving conditions.

The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,200 and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions at 423.19 grams per mile. Those figures put both fuel spending and emissions alongside the Stratus’s fuel economy for buyers weighing ongoing costs.

Key features

Body and class: Car; EPA class Compact Cars.
Engine: 3.0 L six-cylinder.
Transmission: Five-speed manual.
Drive: Front-wheel drive.
Fuel: Gasoline.

Platforms

The listed configuration is a conventional gasoline car, not an electric vehicle. Its 21 mpg combined rating and $3,200 EPA annual fuel-cost figure offer a direct point of reference for shoppers considering gasoline-car running costs, while EV shoppers can use them as a contrast when comparing powertrains.

Who it's for

The Stratus may be relevant to buyers considering a compact car with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive, or to anyone comparing the running-cost figures of older gasoline vehicles. Its 18 mpg city rating, 26 mpg highway rating and 21 mpg combined rating make the distinction between city and highway estimates clear. The annual fuel-cost figure and tailpipe CO2 rating may also help fleets and other operators evaluate fuel use and emissions as part of a broader vehicle comparison.

Pros and cons

Pros: The listing provides city, highway and combined EPA fuel economy, an annual fuel-cost estimate, and a tailpipe CO2 figure for comparing operating considerations.
Cons: The combined rating is 21 mpg, and the provided facts describe a gasoline powertrain rather than an electric option.

Alternatives

For other Dodge models to compare, browse Dodge cars. The listed alternatives include the 2027 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 305/35ZR20, 2027 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 325/35ZR20 Rear, and 2027 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack AWD 325/35ZR20 Rear A/S. The directory also lists the 2027 Dodge Durango AWD, another 2027 Dodge Durango AWD, a further 2027 Dodge Durango AWD, another 2027 Dodge Durango AWD listing and 2027 Dodge Durango RWD. The provided facts do not include comparable specifications for these alternatives.

Verdict

The 2002 Dodge Stratus is defined here by a 3.0-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, five-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Its EPA estimates are 21 mpg combined, with 18 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway; the listed annual fuel cost is $3,200. Buyers comparing cars can use these values, along with the 423.19 g/mi tailpipe CO2 figure, as specific operating benchmarks, while accounting for the fact that EPA estimates are not individual driving guarantees.