What is the gas mileage for a 2001 Dodge Neon?
The 2001 Dodge Neon offered a pair of four-cylinder engines and a choice of transmissions, so mileage varied by configuration. In general, you could expect roughly the high 20s to low 30s mpg on the highway and the high 20s to near 30 mpg in city driving, with the 2.0-liter manual usually yielding the best highway efficiency and the 2.4-liter variant delivering slightly lower city mileage.
Overview of the Neon’s efficiency
In detail, mileage depended on engine choice, transmission, and trim level. The base 2.0-liter engine paired with a manual transmission typically offered the strongest highway mileage, while an automatic transmission and the larger 2.4-liter engine tended to reduce city efficiency modestly. Real-world results also depend on factors such as maintenance, tire condition, and driving style.
Engine options and mpg ranges
Below are typical ranges associated with common 2001 Neon configurations. Exact EPA numbers can vary by testing method and vehicle condition, but these ranges reflect how the different drivetrains performed in standard driving scenarios.
- 2.0-liter SOHC engine with five-speed manual: roughly in the high 20s mpg in city and low-to-mid 30s mpg on the highway (approximate range 26–29 mpg city, 32–37 mpg highway).
- 2.0-liter engine with four-speed automatic: generally a bit lower in city driving, with highway efficiency similar; approximately 23–27 mpg city and 30–34 mpg highway.
- 2.4-liter DOHC engine: more power but slightly lower city mileage, with highway efficiency in the low- to mid-30s; typical range around 23–26 mpg city and 31–35 mpg highway.
These figures translate to a broad combined mileage range depending on configuration and usage, with highway driving often yielding better efficiency than city driving.
Real-world factors that affect mpg
Maintenance status, tire pressure, aerodynamic load, and driving style all influence actual fuel economy. Gentle acceleration, steady speeds on highways, and keeping tires inflated to spec can help approach the upper end of the ranges listed above, while aggressive driving or heavy loads can pull results downward.
For precise numbers for a specific vehicle, consult EPA ratings or fueleconomy.gov for the exact drivetrain and test data, and consider the vehicle’s maintenance history and odometer when estimating current fuel economy.
Summary
The 2001 Dodge Neon’s gas mileage depended on engine and transmission, with the 2.0-liter manual typically offering the best highway efficiency and the 2.4-liter variant showing lower city fuel economy. Expect roughly the high 20s to low 30s mpg in city-to-highway ranges, with real-world results influenced by driving habits and vehicle condition. For exact figures, refer to EPA ratings for the specific configuration.
