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Dodge Neon

Dodge Neon
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The official data lists 34 versions of the Dodge Neon (1995–2005), in the United States and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1995–2005
Markets
United States, Canada
Engines
2.0 L to 2.4 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
8.1 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
8.1 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the Dodge Neon?

The Dodge Neon is a compact four-door car designed for everyday driving. It sat near the entry end of Dodge’s car range and was sold in the United States and Canada. Its compact size and straightforward layout made it a practical choice for drivers who wanted a smaller family car.

What changed between the Neon generations?

The first-generation Neon ran from 1995 to 1999; the second followed from 2000 to 2005. Both used the PL platform. The later model brought a fresh exterior design while keeping the Neon’s compact-car format.

Engines and fuel consumption

In the United States, EPA listings cover petrol engines from 2.0 L to 2.4 L. Canadian listings specify a 2.0 L petrol engine. The lowest listed consumption is 8.1 L/100 km, and the best combined EPA rating is 29 MPG. The US EPA and Canada’s NRCan use different test procedures, so their results are best read within each market.

Where was the Neon sold?

The Neon was sold in the United States and Canada. US EPA figures cover 1995–2005, while Canadian NRCan figures cover 1995–1999.

Questions and answers

How many generations of Dodge Neon were sold?

Two: the first generation ran from 1995 to 1999, and the second from 2000 to 2005.

What fuel did the Neon use?

The US and Canadian versions listed here use petrol.

What is the Neon’s best EPA fuel economy?

Its best combined EPA rating is 29 MPG. The lowest listed consumption is 8.1 L/100 km.

Neon first generation (1995–1999)

Dodge Neon first generation
Photo: Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Model codes: PL · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org, cars.com

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Neon second generation (2000–2005)

Dodge Neon second generation
Photo: RTShadow / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: PL · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org, cars.com

United States 10 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2003–2005CLKUP2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
2003–20052.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA197 g/km
2004–20052.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
20032.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
20022.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km
2002CLKUP2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
20012.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
20012.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
20002.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
20002.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA205 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.